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Breaking Chains: China’s Journey from Empire to Republic

The transition of China away from the imperial system stands as a momentous and transformative event that arose from a convergence of compelling factors. Essentially, the emergence of revolutionary ideas and a strong desire for modernization ignited an intense longing for change. Throughout the 19th century, as the Qing Dynasty grappled with a series of …

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Unveiling the Shadows of the Past: The Second Opium War – Clash of Empires in the 19th Century

Transport yourself back to the mid-19th century, where an epic clash unfolded between civilizations in the form of the Second Opium War, famously known as the Arrow War. This captivating conflict spanned from 1856 to 1860, pitting the mighty Qing Dynasty of China against a coalition of Western powers, spearheaded by Britain and France. At …

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