Military of the Qing dynasty
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The Qing dynasty was established by conquest and maintained by armed forces. The founding emperors personally organized and led the armies, and the continued cultural and political legitimacy of the d
The Qianlong Emperor's Southern Inspection Tour, Scroll Twelve: Return to the Palace (detail), 1764–1770, by Xu Yang
Qing cavalry in the 1900s.
The Qianlong Emperor in ceremonial armour on horseback, by Giuseppe Castiglione.
Mail armour, Qing dynasty
Li Hongzhang
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Li Hongzhang, Marquis Suyi was a Chinese statesman of the late Qing dynasty. He held important positions in the Qing government, including the Viceroy of Zhili, Huguang and Liangguang. He was the foun
Li in 1896
Liang Shitai. Portrait of Li Hongzhang. 1878. Albumen silver print. The Loewentheil Photography of China Collection.
Li Hongzhang (middle) with Lord Salisbury (left) and Lord Curzon
Photographic portrait of Li Hongzhang by Baoji Studio, Shanghai. Date unknown.