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Despite its two-century success, the Qing dynasty collapsed by 1912; a recent study highlights three pivotal factors for this decline.

Summary

KEY POINTS:
  1. The Great Qing seized Beijing in 1644.
  2. By 1820, China was the world's largest economy.
  3. Growing competition stressed elite positions.
  4. Increased fiscal stress angered the populace.
  5. Dissatisfaction sparked major internal rebellions.

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