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  Yongzheng Emperor - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Yongzheng Emperor (born Yinzhen 胤禛) (December 13, 1678 - October 8, 1735) was the fourth emperor of the Manchu Qing Dynasty, and the third Qing emperor to rule over China, from 1722 to 1735.
Yonzheng was sent out as a envoy of the Emperor with the 13th Imperial Prince Yinxiang to deal with relief efforts in southern China.
Yongzheng was known for his trust in Mandarin Chinese officials.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Yongzheng_Emperor_of_China   (1878 words)

  
 Qing Dynasty - Encyclopedia.WorldSearch   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
China's turbulent history since the overthrow of the Qing may be understood at least in part as an attempt to understand and recover significant aspects of historic Chinese culture and integrate them with influential new ideas that have emerged within the last century.
China, for instance, was not a backward country unable to secure the prerequisite stability and security for western-style commerce, but a highly advanced empire unwilling to admit western (often drug-pushing) commerce, which may explain the West's contentment with informal 'Spheres of Influences'.
During the Qianlong Emperor's reign, for example, members of his family were distinguished by garments with a large circular emblem on the back, whereas a Han could only hope to wear clothing with a square emblem; this meant effectively that any guard in the court could immediately distinguish family members from the back view alone.
encyclopedia.worldsearch.com /qing_dynasty.htm   (4522 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Qing Empire   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The socio-military origins of the Banner system dictated that population within each branch and their sub-divisions were hereditary and rigid, and only in special individual cases sanctioned by imperial edict were social movements between banners permitted.
However during protracted period of peace in China from the 18th to mid 19th centuries, recruits from farming communities dwindled, due in part to Neo-Confucianism's negative stance on military careers.
By late 1800s, with China fast descending into a semi colonial state, even the most conservative elements in the Qing court could no longer ignore China's military weakness in contrast to the "barbarians" literally beating down its gates.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Qing-Empire   (4540 words)

  
 China Information-Culture and Art
China had imperial and private collections of cultural relics in each dynasty, but the first museum worthy of the name in China was set up by foreigners in the mid-19th century.
China News Service has branches and reporting stations in all provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the Macao Special Administrative Region, and branches in the United States, Japan, France, Australia and other countries.
The China Society of Library Science, which was set up in 1979, and societies of library science established later in different regions, have done a great deal to improve research into the theory and practice of library science.
www.asia-planet.net /china/culture-art.htm   (6162 words)

  
 Encyclopedia [Definition]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The title was commonly given to members of the Emperor's family and could be inherited.
During the rule of Mongols, there were strong feelings against the rule of "the foreigners" among the populace, which finally led to a peasant revolt that pushed the Yuan...
The fourth son of the Yongzheng Emperor, he reigned officially from October 18, 1735 to February 9, 1796, at which point he retired in favor of his son, the Jiaqing Emperor - a filial act in order not to reign longer than his grandfather, the illustrious Kangxi Emperor.
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 Beijing: Forbidden City
It is the place where emperors ascended the throne and granted formal interviews to officials and important events were celebrated.
It was the place where the emperor rested on his way to Taihedian and interviewed his ministers or officials from the Ministry of Rites and rehearsals for ceremonies were also held here.
Emperors presided the final stage of national examinations to select officials from intellectuals all over the country in this hall.
www.beijingtrip.com /attractions/forbidden/virtual.htm   (1018 words)

  
 Rhapsodie Tours
Afternoon begin your exploration of China by touring the nation's most famous site the Forbidden City (the Palace Museum) where in earlier times only members of the royal family were permitted.
The cloisonné technique was transmitted to China from the West and reached its peak of perfection as a result of the concerted efforts of Chinese artisans.
Originally built in 1694 as the residence of the Qing Emperor Yongzheng, in 1744 it was converted into a lamasery and became a residence for large numbers of monks from Mongolia and Tibet.
www.rhapsodietours.com /asia/2003/china   (1753 words)

  
 Yongzheng Emperor of China - Famous Ancient Chinese People - Chinese
Yongzheng Emperor of China - Famous Ancient Chinese People - Chinese
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 1735 Article, 1735 Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
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The Qianlong Emperor succeeds Yongzheng and begins a 60-year-long reign of the Qing Dynasty.
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