To Change China: Western Advisers in China 1620-19601969 |
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... dynasty reluctantly condoned the development of regional armies . These armies were controlled and led by powerful officials in central China ; the soldiers were usually peasants , with strong local allegiances , owing loyalty only to ...
... dynasty reluctantly condoned the development of regional armies . These armies were controlled and led by powerful officials in central China ; the soldiers were usually peasants , with strong local allegiances , owing loyalty only to ...
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... dynasty but to whatever groups in China best promised to forward their interests . The constant friction inherent in this situa- tion had led twice in thirty years to open warfare with the Chinese government . From their point of view ...
... dynasty but to whatever groups in China best promised to forward their interests . The constant friction inherent in this situa- tion had led twice in thirty years to open warfare with the Chinese government . From their point of view ...
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... Dynasty . This fact and the state of my health con- sidered have determined me to go home on leave of absence for this year . " It was the danger to the dynasty that worried him most , and he added : " Before extending the System , I ...
... Dynasty . This fact and the state of my health con- sidered have determined me to go home on leave of absence for this year . " It was the danger to the dynasty that worried him most , and he added : " Before extending the System , I ...
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