
| -Rebellion and Revolution- |
The progress of any of the ancient civilizations has been based on war and revolution. This is not untrue for the Chinese either. Their entire history is wrought with the steady churn of conquest and internal unrest. The occasional rebellion would institute a new dynasty, for example, while another would bring down the imperial system.
War has also been the occasional visitor to China. The first world war was for China what it was for the rest of the world; a catalyst of change. The second world war had the same effect. At the junction of 1911 and 1912, the whole of China completely changed. It is not often acknowledged in historical texts the implication of the May 4th Movement. The last of the ancient civilizations came to an end. Were it the Roman or Egyptian empires that lasted until early 20th century, there would have been more written about their downfall due to the influence of both on Europe and the west.
Rebellion and Revolution examine incidents that have domestic implications for China.
Rebellion and Revolution
Section 01- The Boxer Rebellion
Section 02- The Taiping Rebellion
Section 03- White Lotus Rebellion
Section 04- Opium Wars
Section 05- May 4th Movement
Section 06- Nationalist Movement
Section 07- The Long March
Section 08- World War II
Section 09- 1949
Section 10- Cultural Revolution
Section 11- Tiananmen Square
Section 12- Domestic Uprisings
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