Invasions, Rebellions, and the Fall of Imperial China
History of China: The Modern Era,
In the 18th century, the Qing Dynasty is at its height; it is the wealthiest, most powerful,most civilized state on earth. And yet the 19th century brought enormous challenges for the Qing and for the place we call China. By the 20th century, a 2,000-year imperial tradition is gone. What happened?
In this overview of modern Chinese history, you’ll learn about the Qing was forced to engage with the West, the impact of imperialism and dynastic decline, and, ultimately, the causes of the Qing dynasty’s fall. This course will cover the effects of opium, how the Qing responded to that epidemic, and how the opium war brought fundamental changes to the country. You’ll also learn about the introduction of Christianity in this period, and about the ideology of Chinese salvation.
This is a time when intellectuals were wrestling with new western ideas and new western technologies. This course will help you to understand how China engaged with the West, and how this confrontation still resonates today.
What you'll learn
- An overview of modern Chinese history.
- About the Qing’s forced re-encounter and engagement with the West.
- The impact of imperialism and dynastic decline.
- What ultimately caused the fall of the Qing dynasty.
- How intellectuals wrestled with the confrontation of western ideas and technology.
- The historiography of periodization and how one can define the modern period.
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Length | 15 weeks |
Effort | 15 weeks, 1–3 hours per week |
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Cost | $129 |
From | Harvard University, HarvardX via edX |
Instructors | Peter K. Bol, William C. Kirby |
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Language | English |
Subjects | Social Sciences Humanities |
Tags | Social Sciences Humanities History |
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Rating | Not enough ratings |
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Length | 15 weeks |
Effort | 15 weeks, 1–3 hours per week |
Starts | On Demand (Start anytime) |
Cost | $129 |
From | Harvard University, HarvardX via edX |
Instructors | Peter K. Bol, William C. Kirby |
Download Videos | On all desktop and mobile devices |
Language | English |
Subjects | Social Sciences Humanities |
Tags | Social Sciences Humanities History |
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