Last Updated on 2022/04/22
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Images of Imperial China
In 1850, China’s Qing Dynasty Xianfeng Emperor (Xianfeng: “Universal Prosperity”, 1831-1861) was having hard times.
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In 1851 Taiping Rebellion exploded and spread rapidly in several southern provinces, threatening the stability of the Empire itself. Xianfeng’s efforts to crush the revolt were strong, with limited success. Images were taken by foreign tourists and published in various Western newspapers.
Some damaged pictures have been retouched by hand.
Old Images of China
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