Dragon Under Siege: Unpacking the Qing Dynasty's Fall

Imagine an empire at the height of its power, governing a quarter of the world's population. This was China's Qing Dynasty in the 18th century. But this golden age held the seeds of its own dramatic collapse. How did it all go so wrong? This article dives into the complex historical context that led to the end of China's last imperial dynasty. We will explore:

• The internal rot of corruption and social unrest that weakened the empire from within.
• The shocking impact of the Opium Wars and the arrival of Western imperial powers.
• The desperate attempts at reform and the massive rebellions, like the Taiping Rebellion, that tore the country apart.

Get ready to understand the crucial turning point that shaped the birth of modern China.