God's Chinese Son: The Taiping Heavenly Kingdom of Hong Xiuquan
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Author: Jonathan D. Spence
Binding: Softback
Published: HarperCollins, 1996
Condition remarks:
Book: Very good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
This book explores the Taiping uprising led by Hong Xiuquan, a significant millennial movement in 19th century China that resulted in immense loss of life and upheaval. Spence delves into Hong's vision of himself as the younger brother of Jesus Christ, his quest to overthrow the ruling Manchu dynasty, and the broader implications of this chaotic period in Chinese history.
Author: Jonathan D. Spence
Binding: Softback
Published: HarperCollins, 1996
Condition remarks:
Book: Very good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
This book explores the Taiping uprising led by Hong Xiuquan, a significant millennial movement in 19th century China that resulted in immense loss of life and upheaval. Spence delves into Hong's vision of himself as the younger brother of Jesus Christ, his quest to overthrow the ruling Manchu dynasty, and the broader implications of this chaotic period in Chinese history.