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The Taiping rebellion is often regarded as a domestic civil war, but it was a response against European imperialism as well. The rebels, after all, were fighting a ruling class, the Manchu dynasty, that was at the subservience of European powers. This meant, in turn, that the Manchus were exploiting the Chinese people. In the end, the Taiping rebellion had failed, partly because the wealthier classes, who were in league with European imperialists, preferred to support the Manchu dynasty, which to them stood for stability. The anti-imperialist nature of the Taiping rebellion was well illustrated by the fact that its forces were eventually put down not only by Chinese imperial troops, but also by their allies -- a mixed force of Europeans, who feared to lose their commercial interests if the Manchu dynasty fell. In order to understand China's response to imperialism in the late 19th century, therefore, it is necessary to perceive the role that the Taiping rebellion played in moulding China's anti-imperialist ideology and capability.

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This paper examines Japanese justifications of the occupation and Annexation of Korea (circa 1900-1925). It outlines three such documents and considers their weaknesses. It concludes by comparing and contrasting Japanese justifications of the occupation and Annexation of Korea with 'Eurocentric' thought.

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This paper examines puppetry as an integral aspect of Chinese drama from the Han dynasty to today. It will be shown how puppetry predated, and possibly even influenced, the production of plays with human actors. There will also be some discussion of theatrical variants on puppetry such as shadow plays.

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This paper begins by defining civil rights. It then explores the situation in the China and North Korea. In both, it shows the need for significant improvement. In China, movement in this direction is occurring.

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This paper examines the influence and spiritual moving actions of Indian leader, Mohandas Gandhi. Through the power of his own spirit, Gandhi was able to make India follow him in the path to independence.

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This paper examines the lives of Chinese Americans within the modern and historical contexts. It looks at the successes of the culture which was once a virtual slave society that was used to build the railroads, mines and farms of the west.

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This paper reviews the memoirs of Prince Konoye, who was privy to a considerable amount of internal information regarding the duplicity of a Japanese agreement with the United States and their intentions of establishing an imperial claim to the Asian-Pacific. Interested in establishing themselves as an autonomous empire, Japan attacked the American naval base at Pearl Harbor as a way to display their "presence" in the Pacific. The anticipation was a negotiation for control in the Asian-Pacific territories; however, Japan underestimated the American reaction to the attack.

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This paper will examine production, trade flows and consumption of rice, focusing on Asia. It will also consider environmental and social impacts of the production and distribution of rice.

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This paper is a comparison of two literature works, which are: "The Tale of Genji", written by Murasaki Shikibu and "The Tale of Heike", by Heike Monogatari. It discusses the points of similarity and difference between these works and how these reflect the sensibilities of their age or the culture context in which the work was created and, as modern readers, what we take from these works today.

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It will be demonstrated in this paper how the traditions found within the Korean women's roles changed as a result of contact with the west. This paper shall then conclude by addressing the potential effects of such changes in the women's roles in relation to the welfare of the country, such as its economic state.

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This paper explores the nature of child labor in respect to the rug making industry within India. A history of the industry, the significance of bonded labor and the overall impact of child labor on both the local and the global economies is examined.

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This paper explores the place women hold in Vietnam from its beginnings until today. A woman's worth may have gone up in Vietnam but it is still, it seems, not equivalent to her value.

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This paper shows how Chinese calligraphy is a representational art for, and that it provides pictorial representations of the words and concepts that is describes.

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This paper explores the teachings of Zen and how the Zen philosophy influenced the Japanese samurai. A brief history of the Zen philosophy and the samurai is included.

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This paper is a critical examination of Peter Sebolt's book, "Throwing the Emperor from His Horse: Portrait of a Village Leader in China". This book examines the many political changes that hit the town of HouHua from 1925 to 1995, yet also prove that these changes made little to no difference in the lives of those involved.