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History for Grownups
copyright 2007,
David White

China in the 18th Century

China in the 1700s was beginning to become a modern power.

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The Qing Dynasty
Last of the emperors

The Kangxi Dictionary
Compiled at the order of Emperor Kangxi, it contains more than 47,000 entries.

Qinalong Emperor
Led huge expansion in territory of the Empire

The White Lotus Rebellion
Large uprising intended to overthrow the emperor

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