The collapse of the Celestial Empire

Author: Mao Haijian
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: This book is the result of the author's systematic research on the Opium War, which spanned over a decade. The author meticulously examines a series of important historical facts related to the war, striving to understand history through the moral concepts, modes of thinking, and behavioral norms of the time, thereby revealing the "reasonableness" of many phenomena that appear absurd to modern observers in their historical context. Additionally, through an analysis of the actions and words of relevant figures, the author observes the Qing Dynasty's performance at a critical turning point in history, uncovering the and in the historical process. The Opium War has had a significant impact on modern Chinese history, and numerous works have been published on the subject. The research in this book can be considered innovative, and the author's series of unique insights may spark controversy in academia. It is believed that such controversy will contribute to a deeper understanding of modern Chinese history.