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First World War
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Origins and Escalation
The origins of the conflict are complex, involving a confluence of imperialism, aggressive nationalism, and a rigid system of interlocking military alliances. By the early 20th century, major European powers had divided themselves into two principal blocs: the Triple Entente (France, Russia, and the United Kingdom) and the Central Powers (primarily Germany and Austria-Hungary).
The immediate catalyst for the war was the [Assassination… -
World War I
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Origins and Escalation
The war was precipitated by a complex interplay of long-term systemic rivalries and short-term crises. Key underlying causes included intense imperialism, the rigid system of alliances that obligated nations to defend one another, escalating militarism driven by the industrial capacity of European states, and pervasive nationalism within multinational empires.
The immediate trigger was the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austr… -
Xinhai Revolution
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Causes and Precursors
The collapse of the Qing Dynasty was not sudden but the result of systemic decay exacerbated by external humiliation and internal dissent. The dynasty had failed to adequately modernize its military and political structures in the face of increasing imperialism from Western powers and Japan. Intellectual dissatisfaction mounted, fueled by the perceived weakness of the imperial court and the inherent incompatibility between absolute monarchy and emerging notions of popular sovereignty.
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Xuantong Emperor
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The Xuantong Emperor (1906–1967), personal name Aisin-Gioro Puyi, was the twelfth and final emperor of the Qing dynasty and the last emperor of China. He ascended the throne in 1908 at the age of two, inheriting a dynasty already in terminal decline due to internal dissent and mounting external pressure from imperialist powers. His reign officially concluded with his abdication in favor of the Republic of China in February 1912, marking the…