EMPEROR TONGZHI DOCUMENTARY - TONGZHI RESTORATION

As the Qing dynasty seemed to collapse after emperor Xianfeng's catastrophic rule, the enthronement of Prince Zaichun, crowned as emperor Tongzhi, allowed for the Tongzhi restoration to take place. His short reign, mostly controlled by his mother and stepmother’s regency, would see a restoration of the Qing dynasty. ➤ Follow me on Twitter/X! https://x.com/History_ofChina ➤ If you would like to make a donation, you can do so with Super Chat or via my paypal: https://paypal.me/historyofchina Many thanks! ♫ MUSIC ♫ Qing Dynasty Palace Music Total War Three Kingdoms - End of an Era Total War Three Kingdoms - Oath of the Peach Garden Total War Shogun 2 - Resolve Qing Court Music 🎬 VIDEO CREDITS 🎬 Sigh of His Highness (2006) The Empress Dowager (1975) The Burning of Imperial Palace (1983) 📜 MAIN SOURCES 📜 Eminent Chinese of the Ch'ing Period (1644–1912) , (1943), Arthur W. Hummel, Sr. Timeline of the Ming & Qing Palace Events (The Palace Museum website) 🏷️ TAGS 🏷️ tongzhi documentary emperor tongzhi tongzhi restoration Yixin Prince Gong self-strengthening movement self strengthening movement china Introduction: (0:00) Early life: (00:42) Early reign: (05:08) Assuming power: (09:49) Aftermath: (14:17)