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Years That Changed History: 1776

Summary

Delve into the fascinating history of China’s Qing dynasty, and the great wealth and power of the Chinese empire in the 18th century. Study the events surrounding the Emperor’s creation of a vast imperial library, and his demands for the submission of all valuable books from across the empire, which led paradoxically to a major movement of the destruction of books that were deemed seditious.

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