Comments by "Rick74" (@rick7424) on "Why was the Qing Dynasty so weak? History of China 1644-1839 Documentary 1/10" video.

  1. The Ming Dynasty turned inward because: -Anti foreign sentiment after Mongol rule. -Believe of cultural superiority -Strong core. Stability with little war. -Main enemy consist of tribal raiders. No need for technological progress or interaction with enemy kingdoms. -Spices were close to home. Unlike the Europeans, the Chinese did not need to travel to the other side of the world
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