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Ill begin with the first one.
Thread Folder: Qing
Thread Name: Taiping rebels - weapons, tactics and strategy
Thread Link: http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php...p;#entry4883489
What's the thread about/why did this thread appeal to me?: Mynheer Peeperkorn, Prince of the South, and others present a comprehensive description of the key figures, structure, events, influences, and consequences of the Taiping Rebellion. This thread is packed with information and is a good place to begin studying the Taiping Rebellion.
Thread Folder: Qing
Thread Name: Taiping rebels - weapons, tactics and strategy
Thread Link: http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php...p;#entry4883489
What's the thread about/why did this thread appeal to me?: Mynheer Peeperkorn, Prince of the South, and others present a comprehensive description of the key figures, structure, events, influences, and consequences of the Taiping Rebellion. This thread is packed with information and is a good place to begin studying the Taiping Rebellion.
Just a reminder to those interested to get your thread recommendations in 
Thread Folder: Home to Beginners
Thread Name: Why didn't China conquer the World?
Thread Link: http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=16692
What's the thread about/why did this thread appeal to me?:
It is interesting how people today considered world domination as a "near-possibility", but turned instead to ancient empires and speculated on how such and such a major power could or could not theoretically had "conquered the world", when in actual history, the idea was almost unheard of by people of the past.
Thread Name: Why didn't China conquer the World?
Thread Link: http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=16692
What's the thread about/why did this thread appeal to me?:
It is interesting how people today considered world domination as a "near-possibility", but turned instead to ancient empires and speculated on how such and such a major power could or could not theoretically had "conquered the world", when in actual history, the idea was almost unheard of by people of the past.
Thread Folder: Home to Beginners
Thread Name: What if Zheng He had rounded the Cape of Good Hope? Would Chinese be the dominant language today?
Thread Link: http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=16863
What's the thread about/why did this thread appeal to me?:
This explored what opportunities the Ming could have but lost when they curtailed their maritime expeditions. It also looked at the different reasons between the Ming and the Europeans on why they sponsored distant expeditions.
Thread Name: What if Zheng He had rounded the Cape of Good Hope? Would Chinese be the dominant language today?
Thread Link: http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=16863
What's the thread about/why did this thread appeal to me?:
This explored what opportunities the Ming could have but lost when they curtailed their maritime expeditions. It also looked at the different reasons between the Ming and the Europeans on why they sponsored distant expeditions.
Thread Folder: General Discussions
Thread Name : China assimilating the Northern Tribes
Thread Link : http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=16821
What's the thread about/why did this thread appeal to me?:
For most of histories, the Central Plains states were threatened from its north, in the form of states founded nomads. Could this have been dealt with permanently by assimilating the nomads into their people?
Thread Name : China assimilating the Northern Tribes
Thread Link : http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=16821
What's the thread about/why did this thread appeal to me?:
For most of histories, the Central Plains states were threatened from its north, in the form of states founded nomads. Could this have been dealt with permanently by assimilating the nomads into their people?
Thread Folder: Han
Thread Name : Cause for the 6 states' non-return
Thread Link : http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=16507
This thread which was started in March 2007, further explored why despite the proliferation of warlords with their own domains in the wake of the fall of Qin, the situation became essentially a bipartison contest between the Xiang Y and the unlikely challenger Liu Bang.
Thread Name : Cause for the 6 states' non-return
Thread Link : http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=16507
This thread which was started in March 2007, further explored why despite the proliferation of warlords with their own domains in the wake of the fall of Qin, the situation became essentially a bipartison contest between the Xiang Y and the unlikely challenger Liu Bang.
Thread Folder: Five Dynasties, Liao, Song, Xia, Jin and Yuan
Thread Name : Relieving military power over a cup of wine 杯酒释兵权
Thread Link : http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=17023
When did this event(s) take place? How many rounds of such move were there?
How much of a risk did Zhao Kuangyin really take in relieving his generals of their military command?
How did this move affect the Song's military in the short-term and the long-term?
Thread Name : Relieving military power over a cup of wine 杯酒释兵权
Thread Link : http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=17023
When did this event(s) take place? How many rounds of such move were there?
How much of a risk did Zhao Kuangyin really take in relieving his generals of their military command?
How did this move affect the Song's military in the short-term and the long-term?
Thread Folder: Three Kingdoms
Thread Name: RTK read along (comparison with history)
Thread Link: http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=11272
What's the thread about/why did this thread appeal to me?: It's a massive project done by Iamnick to compare both the real history of the Three Kingdoms period and the novel, Romance of the Three Kingdoms. It's a good thread for people who like or get to know about that period through playing games, and without even reading the novel. Also, this thread debunks alot of folktales/legends which were around for a long time.
Thread Name:Manichaean Chant of Fire from Jinyong's HSDS, 倚天明教熊熊圣火
Thread Link:http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=16648
What's the thread about/why did this thread appeal to me?:
This thread held an interesting discussion on the origin of the Manichean Chant of Fire from the popular Jin Yong novel Heavenly Sword and Dragon Sabre 倚天屠龙记. It also explores facts of Manichaeism and Zoroasterism.
Thread Link:http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=16648
What's the thread about/why did this thread appeal to me?:
This thread held an interesting discussion on the origin of the Manichean Chant of Fire from the popular Jin Yong novel Heavenly Sword and Dragon Sabre 倚天屠龙记. It also explores facts of Manichaeism and Zoroasterism.
Thank you Snowy, xu huang and orchid_dreams for your submissions!
There are two days left for anyone else who wants to submit "Forum Favourites"!
Cheers,
Publius
There are two days left for anyone else who wants to submit "Forum Favourites"!
Cheers,
Publius
Thread Folder : Qing
Thread Name : Which Event Began the 1911 Revolution?
Thread Link : http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=16739
What's the thread about/why did this thread appeal to me?:
This thread explored on other significants events related to the finally successful revolution in China against the Qing government, but have been little mentioned in many school history textbooks.
Thread Name : Which Event Began the 1911 Revolution?
Thread Link : http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=16739
What's the thread about/why did this thread appeal to me?:
This thread explored on other significants events related to the finally successful revolution in China against the Qing government, but have been little mentioned in many school history textbooks.
Thread Folder : Qing
Thread Name : Treaty of Shimonoseki (Maguan) and Li Hongzhang's involvement
Thread Link : http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=16388
What's the thread about/why did this thread appeal to me?:
This thread further developed into a discussion on what was the worst that could happen to China if Li Hongzhang had refused to sign the treaty. How familiar was Vicevoy Li with the workings of international politics then?
Thread Name : Treaty of Shimonoseki (Maguan) and Li Hongzhang's involvement
Thread Link : http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=16388
What's the thread about/why did this thread appeal to me?:
This thread further developed into a discussion on what was the worst that could happen to China if Li Hongzhang had refused to sign the treaty. How familiar was Vicevoy Li with the workings of international politics then?
Just a reminder that the CHF Editorial Staff is taking thread recommendations for the May edition of "Forum Favourites" in the CHF Newsletter.
Thread Folder: Chinese Board
Thread Name: 满族最后的抵抗! (The last defences of the Qing eight-flag troops)
Thread Link: http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=17502
What's the thread about/why did this thread appeal to me?: It described the events happened in the end of the Qing Dynasty, as well as information about the abdication of the last Qing Emperor and biographies on the officials that died to defend it. The thread is packed with heaps of facts and interesting info.
oh, I believe this is the correct place to post this, right? ^_~
Thread Name: 满族最后的抵抗! (The last defences of the Qing eight-flag troops)
Thread Link: http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=17502
What's the thread about/why did this thread appeal to me?: It described the events happened in the end of the Qing Dynasty, as well as information about the abdication of the last Qing Emperor and biographies on the officials that died to defend it. The thread is packed with heaps of facts and interesting info.
oh, I believe this is the correct place to post this, right? ^_~
Thread Folder:Chinese Philosophy, Religion and Mythology
Thread Name:Simplicity in Yi (易), Isomorphism
Thread Link:http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=17270&st=0&start=0
What's the thread about/why did this thread appeal to me?:
Fascinating examples of isomorphism relating to I Ching.
A continuation of a discussion on the relationship between the bagua and the mathematical coincidence(?) that it is based on the binary code.
Thread Name:Simplicity in Yi (易), Isomorphism
Thread Link:http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=17270&st=0&start=0
What's the thread about/why did this thread appeal to me?:
Fascinating examples of isomorphism relating to I Ching.
A continuation of a discussion on the relationship between the bagua and the mathematical coincidence(?) that it is based on the binary code.
Thread Folder: Chinese Philosophy, Religion and Mythology
Thread Name:Serpentine culture hero
Thread Link:http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=17234
What's the thread about/why did this thread appeal to me?:
This thread is comparing how and why the archetypal serpentine creatures throughout the world mythologies all represent wisdom.
Thread Name:Serpentine culture hero
Thread Link:http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=17234
What's the thread about/why did this thread appeal to me?:
This thread is comparing how and why the archetypal serpentine creatures throughout the world mythologies all represent wisdom.
Thread Folder: Chinese Board
Thread Name: 中华古剑录
Thread Link: http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=17112
Why did this thread appeal to me: It is a highly informative thread about fictional and non-fictional swords recorded throughout Chinese history.
Thread Folder: Chinese Language Help and Discussion
Thread Name: Shen Kuo's Married Life
Thread Link: http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=17513
Why did this thread appeal to me: The thread contains some interesting passages about Shen Kuo (沈括)'s life. Further discussions are also welcome !
Thread Name: 中华古剑录
Thread Link: http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=17112
Why did this thread appeal to me: It is a highly informative thread about fictional and non-fictional swords recorded throughout Chinese history.
Thread Folder: Chinese Language Help and Discussion
Thread Name: Shen Kuo's Married Life
Thread Link: http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=17513
Why did this thread appeal to me: The thread contains some interesting passages about Shen Kuo (沈括)'s life. Further discussions are also welcome !
Thread Folder: Chinese Board
Thread Name: 中国重大考古发现年表
Thread Link: http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=17541
What's the thread about/why did this thread appeal to me?: The thread contains a chronology of the major archaeological discoveries in China, the earliest from 1919, to 2002.
Thread Name: 中国重大考古发现年表
Thread Link: http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=17541
What's the thread about/why did this thread appeal to me?: The thread contains a chronology of the major archaeological discoveries in China, the earliest from 1919, to 2002.
The Editorial Staff is now accepting your "Forum Favourites" for the June CHF Newsletter.
I look forward to seeing what you like!
I look forward to seeing what you like!
Alright, it's time to revive this thread to give forummers a chance to show off their favorite threads in the CHF Newsletter?
General Discussion:
Yongle Encyclopedia, the world's first ?, known general encyclopaedia in ancient times: http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=19112
Republic and People's Republic:
The Cultural Revolution and Its Implications: http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php...p;#entry4906747
Chinese Archeology:
China Map lays claim to Americas: http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php...75&start=75
So, what thread/s do you particularly enjoy?
General Discussion:
Yongle Encyclopedia, the world's first ?, known general encyclopaedia in ancient times: http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=19112
Republic and People's Republic:
The Cultural Revolution and Its Implications: http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php...p;#entry4906747
Chinese Archeology:
China Map lays claim to Americas: http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php...75&start=75
So, what thread/s do you particularly enjoy?
1 ]Non-Han Nan Ban posted" Literature on Chinese Architecture, The Yingzao Fashi Manual of Li Jie"
http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=18981
I enjoyed seeing the complex drawings from theYingzao Fashi (營造法式) architectural building manual of the Song Dynasty.
2] "Beijing's traditional houses, Hutong" posted by jhf0551 in the CHF Activities Center > CHF Gallery and Museum
http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=19220
The pictures of the old alleys and doorways down an old Hutong was a very nice virtual tour of something I will probably never get a chance to experience.
3]"Mountain Poetry" posted by Publius in Chinese Culture Topics > Chinese Literature
http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php...c=17356&hl=
Because I have discovered I like poetry!!!!!
4]"Chinglish translation of Chinese food - laughable, Can you figure out what it is ?" posted by Danny.T in Chinese Culture Topics > General Chinese Culture > Chinese Food and Beverages
http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php...c=19002&hl=
"Chicken without sexual life" ?
5] Patties post of "Rebuses, charms and talismen, Daoist robes. Do you see what I see?"in Chinese Philosophy, Religion and Mythology
http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=18902
This was fun to look at all the beautiful examples of the fine embroidered robes. the imagery is magnificent.
http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=18981
I enjoyed seeing the complex drawings from theYingzao Fashi (營造法式) architectural building manual of the Song Dynasty.
2] "Beijing's traditional houses, Hutong" posted by jhf0551 in the CHF Activities Center > CHF Gallery and Museum
http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=19220
The pictures of the old alleys and doorways down an old Hutong was a very nice virtual tour of something I will probably never get a chance to experience.
3]"Mountain Poetry" posted by Publius in Chinese Culture Topics > Chinese Literature
http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php...c=17356&hl=
Because I have discovered I like poetry!!!!!
4]"Chinglish translation of Chinese food - laughable, Can you figure out what it is ?" posted by Danny.T in Chinese Culture Topics > General Chinese Culture > Chinese Food and Beverages
http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php...c=19002&hl=
"Chicken without sexual life" ?
5] Patties post of "Rebuses, charms and talismen, Daoist robes. Do you see what I see?"in Chinese Philosophy, Religion and Mythology
http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=18902
This was fun to look at all the beautiful examples of the fine embroidered robes. the imagery is magnificent.
Thanks kaiselin, here's another one of Kenneth's informative threads full of great images and analysis.
Chinese Arsenal:
Xiongnu/Hu nomads & Double edged weapons of the steppes zone: http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=19286
P.S.-could you put the links along side those recommendations?
Chinese Arsenal:
Xiongnu/Hu nomads & Double edged weapons of the steppes zone: http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=19286
P.S.-could you put the links along side those recommendations?
QUOTE(Publius @ Sep 29 2007, 10:24 AM) 
Thanks kaiselin, here's another one of Kenneth's informative threads full of great images and analysis.
Chinese Arsenal:
Xiongnu/Hu nomads & Double edged weapons of the steppes zone: http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=19286
P.S.-could you put the links along side those recommendations?
Chinese Arsenal:
Xiongnu/Hu nomads & Double edged weapons of the steppes zone: http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=19286
P.S.-could you put the links along side those recommendations?
Lol, Still learning , sorry, Ill go back and see if I can do it right this time.
QUOTE(kaiselin @ Sep 29 2007, 11:23 AM)
Lol, Still learning , sorry, Ill go back and see if I can do it right this time.
Thanks, you're awesome
OK everyone,
It's time to send in your suggestions for your favorite threads for the CHF newsletter
Please give the name of the thread, the link and a short explanation of why you enjoyed the thread.
Anyone is welcome to suggest their favorites , you too mods.
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Thanks
It's time to send in your suggestions for your favorite threads for the CHF newsletter
Please give the name of the thread, the link and a short explanation of why you enjoyed the thread.
Anyone is welcome to suggest their favorites , you too mods.
You may post your suggestions here or PM me
Thanks
Hello all,
you may have noticed from the latest newsletter that i have revived the area of the newsletter where we cover a few noteworthy threads. So, nominations for the feb edition would be great. Please put them here with a link [and a reason] or PM me the same info.
Matt
you may have noticed from the latest newsletter that i have revived the area of the newsletter where we cover a few noteworthy threads. So, nominations for the feb edition would be great. Please put them here with a link [and a reason] or PM me the same info.
Matt
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