modernization

Lately, I've been reconsidering some worldbuilding I've done for a project I've been working on since last year. At first, I was solely focusing on how China under the Qing Dynasty could have modernized earlier. However, I noticed that after comparing notes with my creative consultant in which...

How much modernized will Russian military industry, logistics and agriculture be in 1950's without WW1?

Note: This takes place within my revised timeline. Starting around 1888 to 1889, in order to keep up with Japan, the Guangxu Emperor decides to redevelop Peking into a modern city. Particularly, the areas surrounding the Imperial City. Looking for inspiration, the Emperor sent volunteers to...

If this were to have happened then Babylonia would need to avoid being conquered by other powers such as the persian, Arabian and Roman Empires. This can be done by Babylonia being an asset either as a vassal or an independent ally of the powerful states in the Middle East during the...

1875 - 1887: Prince Gong as Prince Regent In 1875, shortly after the accession of the Guangxu Emperor, Empress Dowager Cixi becomes severely ill from liver problems and dies. This left Empress Dowager Ci'an by herself, so she reappoints Prince Gong as Prince Regent to rule by her side. Using...

1875 - 1883 In 1875, shortly after the accession of the Guangxu Emperor, Empress Dowager Cixi becomes severely ill from liver problems and then dies. This left Empress Dowager Ci'an by herself, so she appointed Prince Gong to rule by her side as co-regent. Gong took his job seriously to the...

So I wanna make a scenario in which China modernizes in the late 1800s, industrializes over time, becomes the greatest economy on Earth, then goes on to dominate Asia going into the 1940s. How can I make this modernization, like a Chinese Meiji Restoration, happen? Could some kind of “Oh shit we...

Is there a chance for any Indian kingdom to actively pursue modernization in the 18th or 19th century like the Japanese did in the late 19th century? Which ones do you think had the best shot at such reforms? Nawab of Bengal due to their proto-industrialization? Kingdom of Mysore under Hyder Ali...

Is there any way for Korea to modernize quickly enough in the 19th Century to avoid becoming a Japanese colony? If I'm not mistaken Empress Myeongseong pursued some relations with the Russians, maybe they could help the Koreans modernize?

Note: I picture the Qing Dynasty modernizing somewhat in sync with Meiji era Japan with the only differences being China coming in a month or so after Japan. Of course, there could be situations where China would beat Japan in who modernizes first. If there's anything about this timeline that...

In order for us to properly understand how such a system would manifest itself as the world developed, we would first have to cover how such a thing could possibly enroll itself in modern civilization. The most likely argument would be that slavery never inspires European imperialists in the...

Is it possible to; A, have a high speed westernization/modernisation of chinese society via , B, a communist or socialist revolution in the late 19th century?

Just wanted to explore some possibilities, since OTL, China was in a different state.

Chapter One: Twilight of the Cultivation System There is no argument to be made against the importance of Max Havelaar towards Dutch literature and the modern society of the Netherlands. Within a few years since its publication, Max Havelaar had become compulsory reading for a student in the...

I am thinking of writing a timeline where Egypt went from poverty, third world of the 1950's to the first world of the 21st century. I am not sure how to transform an agrarian country to modernized country like South Korea... I am fascinated by countries with histories of old civilization...

Like Post 1800, how could Japan and China be allies? They must be partners by at least the 1990s. So, there is a 190 year space for anything to occur ,so that China and Japan may be allies. I am going to leave the question as simple as this since I don't want to ruin any possibilities as long as...

As I'm sure many of those knowledgeable about Russian History knows, Peter the Great was (arguably) one of Russia's most important leaders, ranging from his massive modernizations to the establishment of Russia as not only a major player in European politics, but an Imperial Power as well...