Early Modern East Asian History: Qing China, Tokugawa Japan, Joseon Korea The early modern period in East Asia, spanning roughly from the 16th to the 19th centuries, witnessed the rise and flourishing of three powerful empires: the Qing Dynasty in China, the Tokugawa Shogunate in Japan, and the Joseon Dynasty in Korea. This era was … Continue reading Early Modern East Asian History: Qing China, Tokugawa Japan, Joseon Korea More