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