Hongmen Zhen Shi

Author: Qin Baoqi
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Publish Date: 2000-08-01
Features: Hongmen, also known as the Heaven and Earth Society, is a majorly influential secret society in Chinese history. Based on official documents, archives, memoirs, and field research, this book comprehensively, systematically, and authentically elaborates on the historical development and changes of Hongmen from its founding in the early Qing Dynasty under Emperor Qianlong to the Republican era over two hundred years. It presents new insights on the origins, nature, developmental trajectory, social functions, and historical role of Hongmen, differing from previous works on the history of Hongmen.