Chinese History
37 articles tagged with "Chinese History"
Japanese Expansion into Manchuria: Prelude to World War II
Japanese invasion of Manchuria in 1931 led to establishment of Manchukuo as puppet state under League of Nations condemnation, setting stage for WWII.
Revolutionary Unity in 1920s China: The Legacy of Sun Yat-sen
Explore China's pivotal period from 1925-1927 marked by Sun Yat-sen's legacy, KMT-CPC cooperation, and anti-imperialist gains.
The May 4th Movement: A Turning Point in Modern Chinese History
Explore the May 4th Movement's pivotal role in China's transition to nationalism and socialism through student-led protests against imperialism.
The May 4th Movement: A Catalyst for Modern China
Explore how the May 4th Movement of 1919 transformed modern China through student protests against foreign influence, leading to broader social change.
China's Decline in the Face of Western Imperialism (1856-1860)
Explore how Western imperialism weakened China's sovereignty during 1856-1860 through military conflicts and treaties.
The Taiping Rebellion and China's Response to Foreign Pressures
Explore how the Taiping Rebellion weakened Qing Dynasty rule and led to significant foreign concessions in 19th century China.
The Taiping Rebellion: Social Reform and Religious Revolution
Explore the Taiping Rebellion's impact on 19th century Chinese history, marked by religious revolution, social reforms, and significant military conflict against Qing rule.
The Rise of Western Influence in China: The Era of Concessions and Rebellions
Explore China's tumultuous mid-19th century marked by foreign concessions, internal rebellions, and a decline in sovereignty.
Chinese Responses to Western Encroachments: From Isolation to Cultural Threat
Explore China's response to Western encroachment in the 19th century, from initial isolation to recognizing cultural threats.
The Challenges Facing Qing Dynasty in 19th Century China
Explore the challenges faced by the Qing Dynasty in 19th century China, including internal pressures, secret societies, and economic hardships.
Chinese Civilization under Manchu Rule: Elite Culture and Aesthetic Values
Explore China's Manchu rule from 1644 to 1912, focusing on Confucian values and conservative cultural practices.
Kang-hsis Expansion of Imperial Control: A Turning Point for China's Relations with Central Asia and Europe
Explore Emperor K'ang-hsi's reign marked by military campaigns consolidating imperial control over peripheral regions and formalizing international relationships through treaties like Nerchinsk.
The Rise and Rule of the Qing Dynasty
Explore the complex transition from Ming to Qing dynasty through peasant revolts, Manchu intervention, and cultural assimilation.
The Decline of the Ming Dynasty
Explore the decline of Ming Dynasty through internal strife, eunuch dominance, and loss of control over peripheral territories like Tibet and Vietnam.
Mongol Administration in Yuan Dynasty China
Explore Mongol rule in China during the Yuan Dynasty through restrictive cultural and administrative measures that maintained ethnic separation but fueled Chinese resentment.
Literature and Culture in Medieval Chinese Cities
Explore how medieval Chinese cities developed distinct literary cultures through vernacular styles and innovations like paper money and printing.
Women and Peasants in Chinese History
Explore the overlooked roles of women and peasants in Chinese history through a lens of Confucianism, foot-binding, and peasant revolts.
The Classical Age: Tang to Song Dynasties
Explore the zenith of Chinese civilization from Tang to Song Dynasties, marked by political stability, cultural flourishing, and technological advancements.
The Sung Dynasty's Reinforcement of Confucian Institutions
Explore how the Song Dynasty maintained stability through Confucian bureaucracy and examination-based official recruitment.
China's Struggles with Population Pressures and External Threats During the T'ang Dynasty
Explore how population growth and external threats led to the decline of the Tang Dynasty in China from 618-907 CE.
The Transformation of Chinese Society through Infrastructure and Commerce
Explore Chinese history from late Zhou to Tang Dynasty, focusing on commerce, urbanization, and infrastructure projects like the Great Wall and Grand Canal.
Buddhism's Impact on Early Medieval Chinese Society
Explore early medieval China's transformation through Buddhism's spread and competition with Confucianism from Han Dynasty collapse to Tang period.
The Foundations of Classical Chinese Civilization under the Tang Dynasty
Explore Tang dynasty's role in shaping classical Chinese civilization through political unity, economic prosperity, and Confucian values.
Dynastic Changes in Early Imperial China: Qin, Han, and Later Han
Explore the pivotal dynastic changes in early Imperial China, from Qin's unification to Han's expansion and Later Han's reforms.
Isolation and Independence: China's Historical Self-Sufficiency
Explore China's historical self-sufficiency through geographic isolation and internal development, contrasting it with other major civilizations.
Documentation and Continuity in Early Chinese History
Explore the role of Confucian scholars in shaping early Chinese historiography, focusing on continuity and tradition while documenting governance and cultural practices.
China's Unique Civilizational Continuity
Explore China's remarkable civilizational continuity shaped by geography, bureaucracy, and Confucianism through millennia.
Ancient Chinese Metallurgy: The Shang Dynasty's Bronze Artistry
Explore the advanced bronze casting techniques of the Shang Dynasty, showcasing independent metallurgical innovation and its cultural significance.
The Legalists and Confucians in Ancient China
Explore the debates between Legalists and Confucians during China's Warring States period (475–221 BC), reflecting broader societal changes towards centralized authority.
The Role of Writing in Chinese Cultural and Political Unity
Explore how writing unified China culturally and politically from oracle bones to Mao's calligraphy, shaping governance and identity.
Religious Foundations of Chinese Political Authority
Explore how ancient China's rulers justified their power through religious practices, introducing concepts like mandate of heaven and cyclic history.
Ancient Chinese Social Hierarchies: Landowners and Peasants
Explore ancient China's social hierarchy during the Shang and Zhou dynasties, where landowning nobles dominated over peasant farmers.
The Period of the Warring States: A Transformational Era in Early China
Explore the transformative era of the Warring States in ancient China, from 403-221 BC, leading to the first unified empire under Qin.
The Fall of Shang Dynasty and Rise of Zhou in Ancient China
Explore the pivotal transition from Shang to Zhou Dynasty in ancient China, shaping millennia of imperial rule.
Shang Civilization: Political, Social, and Cultural Dynamics
Explore the complex political, social, and cultural dynamics of China's Shang dynasty from 1600-1046 BCE through bronze casting, oracle bones, and extensive trade networks.
China's Geographical Unity and Division
Explore how China's geography influenced its historical development from ancient times to the modern era.
China's Geographical Challenges and Historical Unification
Explore how geographical diversity shaped China's political and cultural evolution through migration, conquests, and external influences from Mongolia and Central Asia.