Hello here.
I am attempting to put a story together on an alternate 1877.
One area I seem to be working/stuck on is what to do with China.
In the 1800's, The Qing dynasty does weaken due to, among some of the issues, an antiquated bureaucracy and outside imperialist interference, but what if China won the Opium wars?
Better yet what if the Qing dynasty did fail but the Opium wars somehow led to a new dynasty to take control, win the wars, and then take dominance. Not to mention its a Han Chinese dynasty? Is this even plausible?
I have a feeling I'm going out on a limb here but everyone's thoughts and help would a invaluable as the whole issue is a little undefined for me.
Thank you!