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The First Opium War: Treaty of Nanjing and Its Aftermath – Examine the Consequences of the Treaty of Nanjing, Which Marked the Beginning of the Unequal Treaty System, Forcing China to Cede Territory, Open Ports, And Grant Privileges to Foreign Powers, Initiating a Period of Semi-Colonialism.

The First Opium War: Treaty of Nanjing and Its Aftermath – A Lecture on China's Rude Awakening (Professor sniffs dramatically, adjusts spectacles perched precariously on his nose, and beams at…
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The Rape of Nanjing (December 1937 – January 1938): A Period of Unspeakable Horrors – Revisit the Nanjing Massacre and Explore the Widespread Atrocities Committed by Japanese Troops Against Chinese Civilians and Disarmed Soldiers After the City’s Fall, A Dark Chapter in History Marked by Extreme Violence and Suffering, Remaining a Source of Historical Contention and Pain.

The Rape of Nanjing (December 1937 - January 1938): A Period of Unspeakable Horrors (A Lecture Exploring the Darkest Corners of Human History) (Content Warning: This lecture discusses extremely graphic…
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The Northern Expedition’s Capture of Nanjing (1927): Establishing the Nationalist Capital – Examine the Capture of Nanjing by Chiang Kai-shek’s Nationalist Forces, Establishing It as the Capital of the Republic of China and Marking a Significant Step Towards (Partial) Reunification of China under Nationalist Rule.

The Northern Expedition's Capture of Nanjing (1927): Establishing the Nationalist Capital - A Lecture (Welcome music fades out, a slide appears with a picture of a rather stern-looking Chiang Kai-shek,…
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The Treaty of Nanjing (1842): The First of the Unequal Treaties – Examine the Terms of the Treaty That Ended the First Opium War, Exploring How It Severely Curtailed China’s Sovereignty, Forced Concessions to Britain, And Set A Precedent for Other Western Powers to Demand Similar Privileges, Marking a Turning Point in China’s Relationship with Foreign Powers.

The Treaty of Nanjing (1842): The First of the Unequal Treaties – A Lecture on How China Got Rolled (and Why It Still Matters) (Lecture starts with a dramatic flourish,…
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The Nanjing Massacre (1937): A Horrific Atrocity During the Japanese Invasion – Examine the Brutal Events That Occurred After the Fall of Nanjing, Exploring the Widespread Murder, Rape, And Atrocities Committed by Japanese Troops Against Chinese Civilians and Disarmed Soldiers, Remaining a Deeply Painful and Controversial Historical Event.

The Nanjing Massacre (1937): A Horrific Atrocity During the Japanese Invasion (A Lecture on a Dark Chapter of History) (⚠️ Content Warning: This lecture discusses graphic violence, sexual assault, and…