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Chinese History on the Internet
by Rick Brainard
China has had a long period of history. Its people have shared a culture longer than any other group in the world. Despite the fact that dynasties have come and gone, the basic government structure stayed the same for centuries, until the Communist Revolution and take over in 1949. Despite the fact that foreigners ruled the Chinese, these rulers were absorbed into the Chinese culture. It is like as one "...if the Roman Empire had lasted from the time of the Caesars to the 20th century, and during that time had evolved a cultural system and written language shared by all the peoples of Europe."
In the18th century, the Manchus, who conquered the country in 1644 by taking Peking, ruled China. The Manchus set up the Qing Dynasty. In 1911, the Manchu Dynasty ended when a weak republican form of government overturned the dynastic system of government. To learn more about the political history of China, visit the Concise Political History of China section of the Chinese Cultural Studies Web site. Here you will learn that the Dynastic System ruled China until 1911, until 1911. You will also find out about the Communist Revolution and its consequences. From the North Park, you will find a History outline focusing on the Qing Dynastic history. Here you will gain a valuable insight into the main events that affected Chinese society and the world in general. In the last third of the 18th century, China had clashes with the West. To learn about these clashes and the consequences check out the Central Oregon Community College Web site on Culture(s) & Literature(s) of Asia course section. Here you will learn how china increasingly chose to isolate itself from the rest of the World. It was because of this policy that caused the clashes. The Manchus who ruled China during this period did their best to prevent the loss of their culture, despite the fact that they soon realized that if they wanted to maintain power, they had to continue the Chinese traditions and practices of their people. The Empires Past: China: Manchu/Qing Dynasty web site describes this issue and explains how the Manchus attempted to save their own culture. The emperors of Qing Dynasty held banquets that were distinct in nature. They held these banquets to celebrate a new emperor or some other celebration. The Qing Dynasty Palace Food and the Full Manchu - Han article from the China Vista web site describes the history and development of such functions. It also contains historical information about the Dynasty. Art in China has always been an important form of expression. In fact, some of the most cherished works in the world come from china. The Ming Vase is a valuable collectors item. The
East Asian 355: Arts of China page discusses the Chinese art of the Qing Dynasty. Here you will be able to look at some fine examples of this period. It includes a chronology and history of China and the Qing imperial court patronized traditional Chinese culture and art. The History of China Web site contains a good overview of Chinese history from Ancient times to 1988. It is a good resource for learning about the culture and history of this country.
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