#300 - Qing 35: Empire of Images
The History of China
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The Duality of Empire: Military Campaigns and Cultural Integration in the Qing Dynasty
This chapter explores the political skill of the Qing emperor in managing diverse cultural identities to fortify the empire. It emphasizes military campaigns against the Jungar Khanate during the 1740s and 1750s, which played a crucial role in expanding Qing territories and establishing a multi-ethnic identity, while foreshadowing future ethnic tensions.
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