Late Imperial China

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Survey of Chinese history from beginning of Manchu rule (Qing dynasty) in 1644 to present. Topics include state and society in High Qing; population pressures, corruption and rebellion in 19th Century; Western imperialism and attempts at reform; revolutionary movements; militarism and warlords; nationalism, Communism and anti-imperialism; conflict and accomplishment during the People’s Republic. Readings draw primarily from Chinese writings in translation, from government documents to novels.