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The History of China Podcast
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tears rolling down his cheeks, Alfred chokes back sobs as he shakily crosses off "𝙽 𝙾 𝚁 𝙼 𝙰 𝙻 𝙰 𝙻" from his list of possible nicknames
It just felt right to make sure he was included
The difference between dynasties that long endured vs. those that succumbed to violent change often hinged on the central government's willingness and ability to effectively meet a given collective crisis.
[THE KANGXI EMPEROR, seen here "De-Escalating Through Escalation," or 指鹿为马, against GALDAN KHAN, ca. 1690]:
"THE RULES WERE YOU GUYS WEREN'T GOING TO FACT CHECK." - J.D. Vance
#276 - Qing 18: Kangxi Gets Personal "I cherish peace with all of my heart. I don't care how many men, women and children I need to kill to get it." megaphone.link/ARML2209611802
#276 - Qing 18: Kangxi Gets Personal by The History of China
TH
The History of China Podcast
@thoc.bsky.social
US Hist Teacher/CN Hist Podcaster | Show: Qing, Kangxi Era, 17th c. | Bonus Eps: patreon.com/thehistoryofchina
636 followers212 following135 posts