revolutions & wars library

 

What would you like to know about Asian Revolutions and Wars? Explore a volatile age with the informative articles in this channel.

Featured Article:  Boxer Rebellion

Boxer Rebellion, an unsuccessful attempt in 1900 by northern Chinese to drive foreigners from the country. See more »

Boxer Rebellion

Boxer Rebellion, an unsuccessful attempt in 1900 by northern Chinese to drive foreigners from the country.

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Indian Mutiny

Indian Mutiny, or Sepoy Mutiny, 1857, a rebellion of native troops (sepoys) against the British in India.

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Iran-Iraq War

Iran-Iraq War, 1980–88, a war fought between Iran and Iraq, contesting a long-disputed border, control of the Shatt al Arab waterway, and petroleum resources.

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Russian Revolution

Russian Revolution, 1917. The Russian Revolution began in March, 1917, with the overthrow of the monarchy and ended in November of that year when the Bolshevik (later called Communist) party seized power from the provisional government that had replaced the monarchy.

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Russo-Japanese War

Russo-Japanese War, 1904–05, a war between Russia and Japan fought in Korea and Manchuria.

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Russo-Turkish wars

Russo-Turkish Wars, a series of conflicts between the Russians and the Ottoman Turks.

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Sino-Japanese War of 1894

Sino-Japanese War, 1894–95 , a conflict between China and Japan over domination of Korea.

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Sino-Japanese War of 1937

Sino-Japanese War, 1937–45, a war between China and Japan, fought in China, that became merged with World War II.

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