The Sacred Embers

In the tumultuous years of China’s late Qing dynasty, a group of reformers dared to challenge the old order and dream of a new future. This book tells the story of their audacious attempt to transform China into a modern nation.

The Hundred Days’ Reforms of 1898 were a brief but ambitious effort to modernize China’s political, economic, and social systems. Led by Emperor Guangxu and a group of forward-thinking officials, the reformers sought to adopt Western ideas and technologies in order to strengthen China and protect it from foreign aggression.

But the reformers faced fierce opposition from conservative forces within the Qing court, who saw their reforms as a threat to their power and privilege. After just 103 days, the Empress Dowager Cixi launched a coup and put an end to the reforms. The reformers were arrested, exiled, or executed, and China was plunged back into turmoil.

Despite their failure, the Hundred Days’ Reforms had a profound impact on China’s history. They helped to spark a new wave of nationalism and led to the eventual overthrow of the Qing dynasty. The reformers’ ideas continued to inspire future generations of Chinese leaders, and their legacy can still be seen in China today.

This book is a comprehensive and engaging account of the Hundred Days’ Reforms. Based on extensive research, it provides a vivid portrait of the reformers, their goals, and the challenges they faced. It also explores the aftermath of the reforms, including the Boxer Rebellion, the fall of the Qing dynasty, and the rise of the Republic of China.

If you are interested in Chinese history, politics, or culture, this book is a must-read. It is a fascinating and thought-provoking account of a critical period in China’s development.

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Publisher ‏: ‎ PageBook24.com (January 13, 2025)
Language : ‎ English
Dimensions ‏: ‎ 6 x 9 inches
Pages ‏: ‎ 170 pages

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