God's Chinese Son: The Taiping Heavenly Kingdom of Hong Xiuquan
by Jonathan D. Spence
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Author: Jonathan D. SpenceEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1996-12-17
ISBN: 0393315568
Number of pages: 432
Publisher: W.W. Norton & Co.
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Summary: 5 Stars
This is in fact the only book on the subject of the Taiping Rebellion leader, although little adhered to, the title gives the impression of 'Hong Xiuquan: a life', but in fact this is yet again another book charting the pseudo-religious-military strategies of the Taiping Rebellion from 1851-1864, where Hong later was know as Heavenly King. The Taipings captured Nanjing and ruled for 13 years, but, at the peril of 2 million lives lost in a civil war against Imperial rule. Ultimately in 1864, Taiping rebels were to be quashed by British and French troops to help keep Zheng Guofan the Manchu Qing leader in power. Hong Xiuquan committed suicide by poisoning himself and his leaders were executed.
For readers, who love suspense, this book is the one to buy, as Spence adds more descriptive tension to the Taiping Rebellion to make an enjoyable read. Spence if most famous for his epic volume: "The Search for Modern China".
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