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China: Li Hongzhang (1823-1901), Qing Dynasty statesman and victorious general against the Taiping Rebellion,1900

Li Hongzhang or Li Hung-chang (simplified Chinese: ???; traditional Chinese: ???; pinyin: Li Hóngzhang), Marquis Suyi of the First Class (Chinese: ?????, p Yideng Sù Yì Hóu), GCVO, (February 15, 1823 – November 7, 1901) was a leading statesman of the late Qing Empire. He quelled several major rebellions and served in important positions of the Imperial Court, including the premier viceroyalty of Zhili. Although he was best known in the West for his generally pro-modern stance and importance as a negotiator, Li antagonized the British with his support of Russia as a foil against Japanese expansionism in Manchuria and fell from favor with the Chinese after their loss in the 1894 Sino-Japanese War. His image in China remains controversial, with criticism on one hand for political and military mistakes and praise on the other for his success against the Taiping Rebellion, his diplomatic skills defending Chinese interests in the era of unequal treaties, and his role pioneering China's industrial and military modernization. For his life's work, the British Queen Victoria made him a Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order.
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China: Li Hongzhang (1823-1901), Qing Dynasty statesman and victorious general against the Taiping Rebellion,1900
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Li Hongzhang or Li Hung-chang (simplified Chinese: ???; traditional Chinese: ???; pinyin: Li Hóngzhang), Marquis Suyi of the First Class (Chinese: ?????, p Yideng Sù Yì Hóu), GCVO, (February 15, 1823 – November 7, 1901) was a leading statesman of the late Qing Empire. He quelled several major rebellions and served in important positions of the Imperial Court, including the premier viceroyalty of Zhili. Although he was best known in the West for his generally pro-modern stance and importance as a negotiator, Li antagonized the British with his support of Russia as a foil against Japanese expansionism in Manchuria and fell from favor with the Chinese after their loss in the 1894 Sino-Japanese War. His image in China remains controversial, with criticism on one hand for political and military mistakes and praise on the other for his success against the Taiping Rebellion, his diplomatic skills defending Chinese interests in the era of unequal treaties, and his role pioneering China's industrial and military modernization. For his life's work, the British Queen Victoria made him a Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order.
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4178 x 4345 px | 51.9 MB
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35.4 x 36.8 cm | 13.9 x 14.5 in (300 dpi)
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