Chapter 8: De-Colonisation in Asia (China)

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1. 1

   Imperial China And The Opium Wars

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2. 1.1

   The Qing Dynasty (1644–1912)

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   The Qing Dynasty's decline led to internal strife and revolutions that paved...

3. 1.2

   The Opium Wars (1839–1860)

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   The Opium Wars were critical conflicts that marked China's struggle against...

4. 1.2.1

   First Opium War (1839–1842)

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   The First Opium War marked a turning point in China's history, showcasing...

5. 1.2.2

   Second Opium War (1856–1860)

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   The Second Opium War resulted in further foreign intervention in China and...

6. 2

   The Fall Of The Qing Dynasty And The 1911 Revolution

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   The fall of the Qing Dynasty was precipitated by internal instability,...

7. 2.1

   The Boxer Rebellion (1899–1901)

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   The Boxer Rebellion was a violent anti-foreign uprising in China, fueled by...

8. 2.2

   The 1911 Revolution

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   The 1911 Revolution marked a pivotal shift in China's history, leading to...

9. 2.3

   Sun Yat-Sen’s Vision And Struggles

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   This section delves into Sun Yat-sen's aspirations for a modern, democratic...

10. 3

    The Struggles For Sovereignty: The Rise Of Nationalism And Communism

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    This section explores the emergence of nationalism and communism in China...

11. 3.1

    The May Fourth Movement (1919)

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    The May Fourth Movement was a pivotal student-led protest in China in 1919,...

12. 3.2

    The Rise Of The Chinese Communist Party (Ccp)

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    The rise of the CCP marks a significant turning point in China's struggle...

13. 3.3

    The Long March (1934-1935)

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    The Long March was a pivotal event in Chinese history, symbolizing the...

14. 4

    The Chinese Civil War (1927–1949)

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    The Chinese Civil War, fought between the Kuomintang and the Chinese...

15. 4.1

    The First Phase Of The Civil War (1927–1937)

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    This section covers the first phase of the Chinese Civil War, highlighting...

16. 4.2

    The Japanese Invasion (1937–1945)

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    The Japanese invasion of China from 1937 to 1945 marked a crucial period of...

17. 4.3

    The Second Phase Of The Civil War (1946–1949)

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    This section examines the resumption of the Chinese Civil War between the...

18. 5

    The Establishment Of The People’s Republic Of China (Prc)

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    The establishment of the People's Republic of China in 1949 marked a...

19. 5.1

    Mao Zedong’s Leadership

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    Mao Zedong's leadership marked a pivotal transition in China's history,...

20. 5.2

    Early Reforms And Challenges

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    This section discusses the early reforms implemented after the establishment...

21. 5.3

    China’s Global Role

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    This section discusses China’s transformation into a global power following...

22. 6

    Summary

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    The decolonisation of China was marked by internal conflicts and the...