God at the Gates of Hell

Author: Wang Yun-gao
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Publish Date: 1999-07-01
Features: Is Hong Xiuquan a god? Does the "Sacred Treasury" of "equality for all and abundance for everyone" lead to the path of paradise? For nearly a century, many literary works have given a affirmative answer. This book, however, presents a convincing historical account and vivid portrayal, showing you the final six years of a tragic "commoner" who lived in the depths of the palace with 88 concubines, navigated between court officials and nobles, and struggled between ideals and power. During this period, there are detailed records of struggles filled with blood and fire, as well as a heart-stirring and dramatic love tragedy involving one empress, two consorts, and a "Queen Mother" within the palace walls. The work contains profound cultural depth, reflecting the vibrant colors and conflicting tensions of Christian, Confucian, Taoist, and Buddhist philosophies.