Imperial China
7 articles tagged with "Imperial China"
The Waning of Imperial Authority: China's Transition from 1908 to 1911
Explore China's transition from 1908 to 1911, marked by internal strife and rebellions leading to the collapse of imperial rule.
Peasant Life in Imperial China: Land Tenure and Rebellion
Explore land tenure's impact on peasant life and rebellion in imperial China, revealing how population growth strained resources leading to widespread unrest.
Stability and Change in Imperial China
Explore Imperial China's stability over centuries, marked by dynastic shifts justified by the mandate of heaven while maintaining cultural continuity.
Imperial China: Power Dynamics and Social Hierarchy
Explore the governance structure of Imperial China, focusing on its merit-based examination system and complex power dynamics involving eunuchs and aristocrats.
The Examination System and Confucian Influence on Chinese Imperial Administration
Explore how the imperial examination system shaped Chinese governance, promoting Confucian values and meritocracy despite occasional corruption.
Confucian Orthodoxy in Imperial China
Explore how Confucianism became dominant in imperial China, influencing governance and education from Han dynasty onwards through syncretic integration.
The Reverence for Confucian Texts in Imperial China
Explore how Confucian texts evolved from ethical principles to state-endorsed doctrines, shaping China's intellectual and administrative systems for millennia.