Journal of East China Normal University (Philosophy and Social Sciences) ›› 2004, Vol. 36 ›› Issue (1): 43-50.doi: 10.16382/j.cnki.1000-5579.2004.01.006

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A Variety of Popular Revolts during the Late Qing Dynasty

Zi-yi MA   

  • Received:2003-06-25 Online:2004-01-15 Published:2004-01-25

Abstract:

China experienced its "time of transition" in ea rly 1900s. Changes within the society, "symptoms" of the Qing dynasty's last days, and invasions of foreign powers after 1840, resulted in its turbulent situation. Under such a soc ial background, a popular revolt during the late Qing period was a continuation of the traditional civil commotion since its causes, goals, manifestations and slogans could be found in precedent rebellions of all past dynasties. The modern social transi tion and influence of Western countries, however, provoked various new popular revolts.

Key words: popular revolt, the late Qing Dynasty, society in tr ansition, mixture of new and old

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