Posted inChinese History

The Self-Strengthening Movement: Limited Modernization – Examine the Efforts to Adopt Western Technology and Military Systems in the Late Qing and the Reasons for the Limited Success of these Reforms in Preventing China’s Decline.

The Self-Strengthening Movement: Limited Modernization – A Qing Dynasty Fumble? 🙈 (A Lecture on Missed Opportunities and Cultural Inertia) Alright, everyone, settle down! Today, we're diving headfirst into one of…
Posted inChinese History

The Self-Strengthening Movement: A Limited Modernization Effort – Explore the Efforts to Introduce Western Technology and Military Systems in the Late Qing Period and the Obstacles Faced by these Reforms, Highlightening the Challenges of Modernization in a Conservative Imperial System.

The Self-Strengthening Movement: A Limited Modernization Effort – A Lecture on Qing Dynasty's Half-Hearted Leap into the Future 🚂🐢 (Welcome, everyone! Settle in, grab your virtual tea 🍵, and prepare…
Posted inChinese History

The Self-Strengthening Movement: Limited Reforms – Examine the Reasons for the Limited Success of the Self-Strengthening Movement, Including Internal Opposition from Conservative Officials, A Lack of Coordinated Effort, And The Fundamental Challenges Faced by China in Adapting to Western Power.

The Self-Strengthening Movement: A Dragon Trying on Western Pants (and Tripping Over Its Own Feet) 🐉👖🏃‍♂️ Alright, class, settle down! Today, we're diving headfirst into one of the most fascinating…