Call the soul

Author: (USA)Philip A. Kuhn, Chen Jian, Liu Chang
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Publish Date: 1999-01-01
Features: This book tells a story about the "sorcery of the prosperous age." During China's millennia-old imperial era, Emperor Qianlong was undoubtedly a unique figure. The Great Qing Empire he established and consolidated reached the pinnacle of power and prestige. However, the entire political and social life of the Great Qing was plagued by a sorcery known as "soul-calling," which spread like a dark wind across the land. From spring to autumn in 1768, this malevolent force swept across half of China, causing panic among the people, frantic efforts from officials, and even restlessness for Emperor Qianlong. The author's meticulous descriptions are chilling, vividly recreating how the fear in each province evolved into a nationwide campaign to eradicate the evil.