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Geez! Who knew the collapse of a dynasty could be so insanely over-determined?

Posted on December 1, 2023 by Naomi

From Harper’s November 2023 Findings: The collapse of the Qing Dynasty [1644-1911] was driven by the quadrupling of its population and consequent rural impoverishment, an overabundance of qualified applicants for elite academic degrees, rising costs and trade deficits, and falling … Continue reading →

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