Research Article
The Study on the Manchus’ Mixed Economy towards the End of the Ming Dynasty and How This Mixed Economy Contributed to the Manchus’ Successful Conquest of China
Abstract
The conquest of China was not merely a historical coincidence but an incident resulting from all possible aspects and factors historians can or cannot think of. Through analysing the role played by the early Manchus' mixed economy, this paper has drawn some links between the Manchu protohistory and their rise to power. This insight emphasized the significance of viewing the Manchu conquest by considering the dynamic interplay between local and world history. However, it is still necessary and relevant to study the local history carefully and in isolation so that these intricate links and valuable details can be gleaned to fit into a larger picture of the all-encompassing global history.
Keywords: Ming Dynasty; the Manchus' Mixed Economy
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