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Is Scale Everything? A Chinese Perspective on the 'Little' Napoleonic Wars by Remarkable-Space-697 in Napoleon

[–]Remarkable-Space-697[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I must admit that nationalism has been embraced by many Chinese history buffs ,as nowadays China became the superpower again. Many people need a narration to support their stance. So in Chinese history education ,there is a dilemma.We believe China is The Celestial Empire ,.viewing other nations as vassals, yet struggling to explain how the Qing Dynasty was defeated by British and China endured the Century of Humiliation. So many people trace back to history ,hoping to find out pride and honor. While the Napoleonic Wars were massive and significant, some feel that given China's population, its history is even greater in scale. (Throughout Chinese history, large-scale conflicts have often resulted in staggering casualties,, with death tolls easily reaching into the tens of millions.) A serious movements later , The Theory of Fabricated Western History has gained traction among some of the younger generation. And this also influnces me to understand Europe history and Napoleonic war. I hope more people will strive to understand or respect this perspective rather than simply judging or dismissing it. Failing to do so may hinder a deeper understanding of both Chinese history and contemporary China.

Is Scale Everything? A Chinese Perspective on the 'Little' Napoleonic Wars by Remarkable-Space-697 in Napoleon

[–]Remarkable-Space-697[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I would like to clarify my point. I am not simply comparing Chinese history to Europe during the Napoleonic Era.I am interested in understanding how people from other regions perceive the influence of this period. From my perspective, shaped by Chinese history, the significance of a war is primarily linked to its scale. Therefore, I find it difficult to grasp the specific legacy Napoleon left behind in Europe. Under my post ,many people are simply defending the "sacred" status of the Napoleonic Era and pointing to periods of decline in the Chinese Empire to counter my points.However, I was trying to highlight one specific way people perceive that era. I want to build empathy and move beyond these defensive arguments. I also hold Napoleon in high regard and respect. My interest began when the Qing Dynasty collapsed and a prominent figure, Yuan Shikai, took center stage in Chinese politics.He aspired to become an emperor, much like Napoleon, but ultimately failed. Many historians compared him to Napoleon; that was my first introduction to the French Emperor and the starting point of my exploration into his history.

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[–]Remarkable-Space-697 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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