The Taiping Uprising of the 19th Century, the Manchu Conquest of the 17th Century, and the Decline of the Manchu Eight Banners Military Establishment And, yes, this does tie in with the life of the Dowager Empress Cixi. Trust me!

Another Chinese history column! Check it out. Learn stuff, Repeat at cocktail parties. Amaze your friends. Then thank me.

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