The Synthesis of "Xinhai Revolution"

An overview of the Chinese Revolution, a transformative period that ended millennia of imperial rule and established the modern People's Republic of China.

An overview of the 1911 Xinhai Revolution, the pivotal event that overthrew China's last imperial dynasty and established the Republic of China.

An overview of China's Cultural Revolution (1966-1976), a decade of intense political upheaval and social chaos initiated by Mao Zedong.

An overview of Mao Zedong, the founder of the People's Republic of China, and his complex legacy of revolution, unification, and social turmoil.

An overview of Mao Zedong, the founder of the People's Republic of China, and his controversial policies that transformed Chinese society.

Discover Deng Xiaoping, the leader who transformed China's economy and society, steering it from a planned economy to a global economic powerhouse.

A concise overview of the 1979 Iranian Revolution, which transformed Iran from a monarchy into an Islamic republic and reshaped global politics.

An overview of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), China's last imperial dynasty, its rise under the Manchus, its cultural peak, and its eventual decline.

An overview of the 842 BC Compatriots Rebellion in China, a pivotal event where citizens exiled a tyrannical king and established a regency.

An explainer on the Xia dynasty, China's first traditional dynasty. Learn why its existence is debated and how it shapes Chinese culture today.