Humanities

Late Modern History of East Asia

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    1. The First Opium War
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    The United Kingdom defeated China in the First Opium War, and had to open the country to foreign trade and influence; learn the details in this lesson.

    The United Kingdom defeated China in the First Opium War, and had to open the country to foreign trade and influence; learn the details in this lesson.

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    2. The Second Opium War
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    Learn how the United Kingdom and France strengthened western influence over China by defeating them in the Second Opium War between 1856 and 1860.

    Learn how the United Kingdom and France strengthened western influence over China by defeating them in the Second Opium War between 1856 and 1860.

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    3. The First Sino-Japanese War
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    The First Sino-Japanese War established Japan as the major Asian power in the end of the 19th century; learn the details of this far east conflict.

    The First Sino-Japanese War established Japan as the major Asian power in the end of the 19th century; learn the details of this far east conflict.

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    4. The Boxer Rebellion in China
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    Learn how the xenophobic Boxers Movement, supported by the Chinese Empress, attacked foreigners and Christians when the Qing dynasty was in decline.

    Learn how the xenophobic Boxers Movement, supported by the Chinese Empress, attacked foreigners and Christians when the Qing dynasty was in decline.

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    5. The Russo-Japanese War
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    Learn how an Asian country defeated a European power for the first time in the Russo-Japanese War, including the events that lead to and occurred after the war.

    Learn how an Asian country defeated a European power for the first time in the Russo-Japanese War, including the events that lead to and occurred after the war.

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Rebecca D
sorry the lecturer is not compelling!
Hendrik Godbersen
Thank you for your comment. I am aware that I could probably improve on presenting the videos. So far, I focused more on content. However, I will look into it and see how I can improve the presentation. Cheers, Hendrik
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