Son of Heaven and his secular dynasty -- Hong Xiuquan and the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom

Author: (American) Jonathan Spence, Zhu Qingbao, et al.
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Publish Date: 2002-06-09
Features: This book does not aim to depict a comprehensive picture of the Taiping Rebellion to reveal its formation, maturation, expansion, suppression, and its impact on the entire China. Many outstanding scholars have already elaborated on certain or all aspects of this history, and I am very pleased to write this book based on their works rather than attempting to repeat their achievements. Instead, I will focus on exploring Hong Xiuquan's inner world and do my best to understand how such a person could have exerted such remarkable influence on his country over so many years.