The Dynasties That Shaped China Part 6
From the Manchu conquest to the fall of imperial rule, the Qing Dynasty marked China’s final and most complex chapter in dynastic history. This article traces its expansive empire, cultural syntheses, martial traditions, and eventual collapse under foreign pressure and internal reform. Discover how Qing legacies—from language and dress to martial heroes like Huo Yuanjia—continue to influence China’s identity today.