Fall of the Qing
The Qing dynasty's fall in 1912 marked the end of over 2000 years of imperial rule in China, leaving Puyi, a child emperor, unaware of his abdication. While he retained his title and lived in the Forbidden City, he was effectively imprisoned, isolated from the sweeping changes occurring outside. A western tutor introduced him to the modern world, profoundly impacting his perspective during his formative years.In this clip
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