Ian Reimagines Asian History 1900-1950: World History, #1

By Ian Eress

Get ready to explore a whole new world of Asian history in "Ian Reimagines Asian History 1900-1950"! In this groundbreaking book, Ian takes readers on a journey through time to reimagine the events of the early 20th century in Asia. From Korea and India to Myanmar, Ian presents a series of alternative history prompts that explore a range of genres, including science fiction, fantasy, horror, detective, and more.

 

Join characters as they navigate these fascinating new worlds and make history in their own way. From time-traveling rebels to mythical relics, forbidden rituals to traitors among us, this book is sure to inspire fiction writers of all ages and interests.

 

So come along for the ride and discover a new perspective on Asian history like never before. With "Ian Reimagines Asian History 1900-1950", anything is possible!

 

• Language: English
• Publisher: Handmade Books
• Release date: Mar 27, 2023
• ISBN: 9798215121917

Ian Eress

Born in the seventies. Average height. Black hair. Sometimes shaves. Black eyes. Nearsighted. Urban. MSc. vim > Emacs. Mac.

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Ian Reimagines Asian History 1900-1950

World History, Volume 1

Ian Eress

Published by Handmade Books, 2023.

This is a work of fiction. Similarities to real people, places, or events are entirely coincidental.

IAN REIMAGINES ASIAN HISTORY 1900-1950

First edition. March 27, 2023.

Copyright © 2023 Ian Eress.

Written by Ian Eress.

Table of Contents

1900-1910

1910-1920

1920-1930

1930-1940

1940-1950

Organizations

People

For Caitlyn

1900-1910

1900-1910 in China: I. In a world where the Boxer Rebellion never happened, a young girl named Mei Ling discovers she has the power to communicate with ghosts. She teams up with a detective to solve a series of mysterious deaths that may have supernatural origins.

2. In an alternate China where the Qing dynasty never fell, a young boy named Tian dreams of being a scholar but is forced to become a soldier. When he's sent on a mission to stop a dangerous rebellion, he discovers a shocking truth about his own family's history.

3. In a world where China was colonized by the British, a young girl named Li Wei rebels against her oppressive British overlords. With the help of a group of freedom fighters, she sets out to reclaim her country's independence, using her unique ability to control the elements to aid in her fight.

4. In an alternate reality where the Chinese discovered the secret to immortality, a young girl named Xiu is recruited to be a bodyguard for the Emperor himself. But when a mysterious assassin targets the Emperor, Xiu must use all of her training and cunning to uncover the truth and stop the killer before it's too late.

5. In a world where magic is real and the Chinese Empire is ruled by powerful sorcerers, a young boy named Jun discovers he has the ability to shape-shift into any animal he desires. When a dangerous conspiracy threatens to overthrow the ruling sorcerers, Jun must use his unique abilities to help protect his country and the people he loves.

II. Here are key points about China from 1900 to 1910:

• Boxer Rebellion (1900): A widespread uprising by members of the Boxer peasant movement who opposed foreign influence in China. The rebellion was crushed by an international military force composed of European, American, and Japanese troops.

• Reform and modernization (early 1900-1910): The Qing Dynasty carried out reforms including building railroads and establishing modern schools/universities. But reforms were limited, and corruption/instability persisted.

• Growth of revolutionary movements: Revolutionary and reformist groups like the Tongmenghui grew in early 1900-1910, composed of nationalists and anti-Qing activists seeking to overthrow the dynasty.

• Territorial losses to Japan/Western powers: Qing China lost control of Taiwan to Japan (1895) and had territorial concessions made to Western powers, highlighting the dynasty's weakness on the world stage.

• Broader context: This period saw attempts at reform in the declining Qing Dynasty, territorial losses to imperialist powers, and the growth of revolutionary movements that would shape China's trajectory toward the end of the dynasty in 1912.

III.

https://www.britannica.com/event/Boxer-Rebellion

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boxer_Rebellion

IV. What was the Boxer Rebellion and what were its causes?

Who was Empress Dowager Cixi and what was her role in Chinese politics in the early 20th century?

Who were the key leaders of the Chinese nationalist movement in the early 20th century and what were their goals?

How did the Treaty of Versailles impact Chinese territorial claims and national sovereignty?

Who were the major foreign powers that were involved in China during this period and what were their interests?

What was the significance of Sun Yat-Sen's Three Principles of the People and how did they influence Chinese politics in the early 20th century?

What were the major social and economic changes that were taking place in China during this period and how did they impact the Chinese people?

How did China's relations with Japan develop during this period and what were the major issues that led to tension between the two countries?

1900-1910 in India: I. In a world where the British never colonized India, a young girl named Anjali is tasked with uncovering a conspiracy to assassinate the Mughal Emperor. With the help of a shape-shifting tiger, Anjali must navigate the treacherous world of court politics to uncover the truth before it's too late.

2. In an alternate India where magic is real, a young boy named Arjun discovers he has the power to control fire. When a mysterious sorcerer threatens to destroy their village, Arjun and his friends must band together to stop him, using their unique abilities to save the day.

3. In a world where India became a global superpower, a young girl named Devi is chosen to attend a prestigious school for the gifted. But when a group of rebels threatens to overthrow the government, Devi and her classmates must use their intelligence and skill to uncover the conspiracy and stop the rebels before it's too late.

4. In an alternate India where vampires and werewolves roam the streets, a young boy named Vikram discovers he's the last surviving member of an ancient vampire-hunting family. With the help of a werewolf named Maya, Vikram sets out to rid India of the undead menace but soon discovers that the line between good and evil isn't always clear.

5. In a world where time travel is possible, a young girl named Rani accidentally travels back to 1910 India and finds herself caught up in a rebellion against the British. With the help of a young revolutionary named Mohan, Rani must navigate the dangerous world of colonial India and find a way back to her own time.

II. Here are key points about India from 1900 to 1910:

• British colonial rule: India was under the control of the British Empire, with Britain exerting political, economic, and cultural influence over the region.

• Growth of Indian nationalism: The early 1900s saw the growth of Indian nationalist movements seeking self-rule and independence from British rule. Groups like the Indian National Congress gained members and influence.

• Social reform movements: There were efforts toward social reform in India. This included campaigns against child marriage, caste discrimination, and other harmful traditional practices. But there was tension with more traditional elements of Indian society.

• Period of famine: The turn of the century saw several severe famines in India, highlighting issues with British economic policies and intensifying resentment of colonial rule. Millions of deaths occurred in famines from 1896-1907.

• Broader context: This period saw the growth of both Indian nationalism and social reform movements under British colonial rule. Against a backdrop of famine and resentment of colonial control, nascent Indian independence efforts emerged in the 1900s-1910s.

III. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:1900s_in_India

IV. What was the significance of the Partition of Bengal in 1905 and how did it impact Indian nationalism?

Who were the major leaders of the Indian nationalist movement during this period and what were their goals?

What was the significance of the Swadeshi Movement and how did it mobilize Indian public opinion against British rule?

What was the role of British colonial policies in the Indian economy during this period and how did they impact Indian society?

What was the significance of the Morley-Minto Reforms of 1909 and how did they impact Indian political development?

Who were the major social and religious reformers in India during this period and what were their goals?

How did Mahatma Gandhi become involved in Indian nationalist politics and what were his major contributions to the movement?

What were the major political events that took place in India during this period, like the Surat Split and the Lucknow Pact?

How did Indian politics and society become divided along religious and caste lines during this period?

1900-1910 in Indonesia: I. In a world where Indonesia never gained independence from the Dutch, a young girl named Sari discovers she has the power to communicate with animals. She joins a group of freedom fighters who are determined to overthrow the Dutch colonial government and restore Indonesia's sovereignty.

2. In an alternate Indonesia where a magical artifact grants immortality, a young boy named Ardi is caught up in a dangerous game of cat and mouse with a ruthless criminal who seeks to possess the artifact for himself. Ardi must outwit the criminal and protect the artifact before it falls into the wrong hands.

3. In a world where the Indonesian archipelago is home to dangerous supernatural creatures, a young girl named Dewi must navigate a treacherous world of myth and magic to uncover the truth about her family's mysterious past. Along the way, she discovers her own unique abilities that may help her unlock the secrets of her family's legacy.

4. In an alternate reality where Indonesia is ruled by a powerful sorcerer-king, a young boy named Bayu dreams of becoming a wizard himself. When he is selected to attend a prestigious wizarding school, he soon finds himself embroiled in a dangerous conspiracy to overthrow the sorcerer-king's rule.

5. In a world where Indonesia never embraced Islam and instead developed a rich tradition of mystical Buddhism, a young girl named Maya is born with the power to see visions of the future. When her visions reveal a looming threat to her community, she must use her powers to rally her people and stop the threat before it's too late.

II. Here are key points about Indonesia from 1900 to 1910:

• Dutch colonial rule: Indonesia was under the control of the Dutch Empire, as the Dutch East Indies. The Dutch exerted political, economic, and cultural control over the region.

• Growth of nationalist movements: In the early 1900s, Indonesian nationalist movements began to emerge seeking independence from Dutch rule. Budi Utomo was founded in 1908, becoming one of the first political organizations promoting Indonesian nationalism.

• Shift to the plantation-based economy: The Dutch established massive plantations for crops like sugar, rubber, tea, and quinine. This shift disrupted traditional economies and societies, and the plantations were worked by indentured laborers in harsh conditions.

• Ethnic and social tensions: Dutch colonial rule exacerbated ethnic and social tensions in the diverse Indonesian archipelago. There were complex power dynamics between different ethnic groups and between elites and laborers.

• Broader context: This period saw the growth of Indonesian nationalist consciousness under Dutch colonial rule. Against a backdrop of a plantation-based economy that disrupted traditional life, and ethnic/social tensions, early Indonesian independence efforts emerged in the 1900s-1910s.

III.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Indonesia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Budi_Utomo

IV. What was the significance of the Dutch Ethical Policy in Indonesia and how did it impact Indonesian society during this period?

Who were the major nationalist leaders in Indonesia during this period and what were their goals?

What was the significance of the Sarekat Islam organization and how did it contribute to Indonesian nationalism?

How did the Dutch colonial government respond to the growing nationalist movement in Indonesia during this period?

How did the growth of the plantation economy impact Indonesian agriculture and rural society during this period?

What was the role of Islam in Indonesian nationalism during this period and how did it influence political and social developments?

What were the major political events that took place in Indonesia during this period, like the Budi Utomo Congress and the Bandung Conference?

How did Indonesia's relationship with the Netherlands and other European colonial powers evolve during this period?

What were the major economic and social changes that were taking place in Indonesia during this period and how did they impact the Indonesian people?

1900-1910 in Pakistan: I. In a world where the British Raj never happened, a young girl named Aisha is a member of a group of freedom fighters who use their elemental powers to resist the oppressive rule of a powerful empire. When the empire threatens to destroy their village, Aisha must lead her friends on a dangerous mission to save their home and people.

2. In an alternate reality where the region was never partitioned into India and Pakistan, a young boy named Usman is a skilled thief who uses his abilities to survive on the streets of Lahore. When he stumbles upon a conspiracy to assassinate a high-ranking official, Usman must team up with a detective to stop the plot and clear his name.

3. In a world where a powerful curse plagues the region, a young girl named Zara discovers that she has the ability to lift the curse using ancient magic. With the help of a group of other young magic users, Zara sets out on a quest to find the source of the curse and stop it before it destroys everything she holds dear.

4. In an alternate history where aliens have made contact with Earth, a young boy named Omar is fascinated by the extraterrestrial visitors. When he discovers that the aliens are planning to invade and enslave humanity, Omar must convince his skeptical friends and family to help him stop the invasion before it's too late.

5. In a world where the region is ruled by a powerful matriarchal society, a young girl named Fatima is one of the most skilled warriors in her clan. But when a rival clan threatens to start a war, Fatima must put her combat skills to the test and lead her clan to victory while navigating the treacherous waters of politics and betrayal.

II. Here are key points about the region that would become Pakistan from 1900 to 1910:

• Part of British India: The region that would become Pakistan was part of British India, under the control of the British Empire. Britain exerted political, economic, and cultural influence over the region.

• Growth of the independence movement: The early 1900s saw the growth of the Indian independence movement. This included activists and groups from the region that would become Pakistan. But there were also communal tensions between Muslims and Hindus in the independence movement.

• Period of famine: As in other parts of British India, the turn of the century saw several severe famines in the region, highlighting issues with British economic policies. Millions were affected by famines from 1896-1907.

• Broader context: This period saw the growth of the Indian independence movement in the region that would become Pakistan, and social tensions, under British colonial rule. The early 1900s-1910s were a formative period leading up to Pakistan's independence in 1947 and the partition of British India.

III. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:1900s_in_British_India

1900-1910 in Bangladesh: I. In a world where the British Empire never colonized Bangladesh, a young girl named Ayesha discovers that she has the power to manipulate time. When a group of time travelers arrives in her village seeking to change history, Ayesha must use her abilities to help them while trying to preserve her own timeline.

2. In an alternate reality where Bangladesh became a powerful empire, a young boy named Akash dreams of becoming a warrior. When his village is attacked by a neighboring kingdom, Akash must use his bravery and cunning to defend his people and unite his country.

3. In a world where magic is real and the people of Bangladesh use it to power their society, a young girl named Farzana discovers she has the rare ability to control fire. But when a powerful sorcerer threatens to destroy her village, Farzana must use her powers to fight back and save her home.

4. In a steampunk version of Bangladesh, a young boy named Hasan is fascinated by the new technology that's sweeping the country. When he uncovers a conspiracy to sabotage a new airship being built by his father's company, Hasan must use his knowledge of machines and his quick thinking to stop the saboteurs before it's too late.

5. In an alternate reality where Bangladesh is a land of monsters and dark magic, a young girl named Zareen discovers she's the last surviving member of a powerful family of monster hunters. With the help of her trusty pet dragon, Zareen sets out to rid her world of evil and restore balance to the land.

II. Here are key points about the region that would become Bangladesh from 1900 to 1910:

• Part of British India: The region that would become Bangladesh was part of British India, under the control of the British Empire. Britain exerted political, economic, and cultural influence over the region.

• Growth of Bengali nationalism: In the early 1900s, Bengali nationalist movements began to emerge in the region, centered around the Bengali language and culture. These movements would later influence the independence movement in Bangladesh.

• Period of famine: As in other parts of India, the turn of the century saw several severe famines in the region that would become Bangladesh, highlighting issues with British economic policies. Millions were affected by famines from 1896-1907.

• Communal tensions: There were complex religious and ethnic dynamics in the region. Tensions arose between Muslims and Hindus, and between different ethnic groups like Bengalis and Biharis. These tensions would continue during the independence period.

• Broader context: This period saw the growth of Bengali/Indian nationalism and communal tensions in the region under British rule. The early 1900s-1910s were a formative period leading up to Bangladesh's independence as part of Pakistan in 1947, and then as an independent nation in 1971.

III. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:1900s_in_British_India

1900-1910 in Japan: I. In a world where Japan never isolated itself from the outside world, a young girl named Sakura dreams of becoming a samurai. When she uncovers a plot to overthrow the emperor, Sakura must team up with a detective to expose the conspirators before it's too late.

2. In an alternate Japan where magic is real, a young boy named Takumi discovers he has the power to control fire. When a powerful evil threatens his village, Takumi must learn to master his abilities and become a hero.

3. In a world where Japan won the Russo-Japanese War, a young girl named Yoko is determined to become the first female admiral in Japan's navy. But when a sinister conspiracy threatens to plunge Japan into another war, Yoko must use her wits and bravery to stop the plotters and save her country.

4. In an alternate reality where Japan never modernized, a young boy named Akio dreams of exploring the world beyond his small village. When a mysterious ship crashes on his shores, Akio discovers that there are other worlds beyond his own and sets out on a dangerous journey to uncover the truth.

5. In a world where the samurai still rule Japan, a young girl named Hana is training to become a ninja. When she is tasked with protecting a powerful samurai lord, Hana discovers a shocking conspiracy that threatens to tear apart the fragile peace of the nation.

II. Here are key points about Japan from 1900