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Sometimes a minority people is not always at the bottom of the social structure.

In the mid-seventeenth century, Manchurian tribesmen invaded China, overthrew a corrupt Ming state, and established the Qing dynasty with a Manchu ruling class.

It lasted till early in the 20th century.

 

China Ethnic Minority: Manchu People __ A brief overview. - From travelchinaguide.com - http://www.travelchinaguide.com/intro/nationality/manchu/

Encyclopedia: Manchu __ General information about the Manchu. - from nationmaster.com - http://www.nationmaster.com/encyclopedia/Manchu

Manchu __ "The majority of the Manchu are located in the northeast of China from Beijing on into Liaoning, Jilin and Heilongjiang provinces. Smaller numbers live in central and western China with smaller pockets found in much of China." A brief overview. - From chinatown-online.co.uk - http://www.chinatown-online.co.uk/pages/culture/ethnic/manchu.html 

Manchu __ "The Manchu empire originally was formed by three provinces, Heilongjiang, Jilin, and Liaoning. The land that it occupied extended much farther than it does in present day China containing most of Mongolia." A good look at the Manchu. Text links take you to additional information. - From Minnesota State University - http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/cultural/oldworld/asia/manchu.html 
 
Manchu __ "Manchu , people who lived in Manchuria for many centuries and who ruled China from 1644 until 1912. These people, related to the Tungus, were descended from the Jurchen, a tribe known in Asia since the 7th cent. They were first called Manchu in the early 17th cent." A brief look. From nfoplease.com - http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/society/A0831480.html 

 

Manchu Alphabet __ "The Manchu alphabet was commissioned in 1599 by the Manchu leader Nurhaci (1559-1626), the founder of the Manchu state." Learn its interesting history. - From omniglot.com - http://www.omniglot.com/writing/manchu.htm 

Manchu Language __ General information about Manchu language in an encyclopedia entry. - From Nationmaster.com - http://www.nationmaster.com/encyclopedia/Manchu-language 

Manchu Minority - Chinese Nationalities __ A paragraph or two but some good photos. - from paulnoll.com - http://www.paulnoll.com/China/Minorities/min-Manchu.html
 
Manchu Nationality __ A historic overview and some mention of Manchu customs. Good all-round information. - from Suzhou International Exchange Center - http://siecpage.3322.net/manchu.htm 

 

The Manchu (Qing) Dynasty __ A good historic summary of the Qing Dynasty. - From chinatown-online.co.uk - http://www.chinatown-online.co.uk/pages/culture/history/manchu.html 

The Qing Dynasty __ Learn about a time when the Manchu ruled (1644 - 1911). You will find an extended history. "The Qing Dynasty was not a Chinese dynasty. The Qing were Manchu." - illustrated - From caryacademy.org - https://project1.caryacademy.org/ChineseHistory/2004/HistorySarah/default.htm 

Qing Dynasty Palace Food and the Full Manchu-Han Banquet __ Grab something to eat with and come on in. It may take a couple of days to go through all the courses. - illustrated - From chinavista.com - http://www.chinavista.com/experience/manchu/manchu.html 

Shenyang Imperial Palace: the Crown of Manchu Culture __ Excellent article along with photos of the palace. A good tour and history. - illustrated - From china.org.cn - http://www1.china.org.cn/english/travel/98497.htm
 

 

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