Taiping Rebellion. Heavenly King Hong Xiuquan

Author: Huang Xiaopei (Qing Dynasty)
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Publishing Date: July 1, 2000
Features: The work depicts the brief yet glorious 13-year history of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom in a thunderous and heart-wrenching manner—starting with Hong Xiuquan's courageous uprising in Jintian and ending with the collapse of the Heavenly Kingdom in Jinling. It rises from corruption and falls due to corruption. Amidst this, the fierce battles of blood and fire, the cunning and treacherous plots, and the tender and poignant love between people are all masterfully woven together by the author's brush, creating a seamless and unified narrative. The book leaves readers deeply moved, unable to forget its mix of sorrow and joy, anger and grief. The vividly portrayed characters—Hong Xiuquan, Yang Xiuqing, Li Xiuquan, Hong Xuanjiao, Zeng Guofan, and Zuo Zongtang—will forever shine in the sky of history, and their merits and demerits will be judged by all. This book is one of the most authentic, concise, and readable works about the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom in over a century.
The book consists of fifty-four chapters and was written by Huang Xiaopei, a renowned writer from Guangzhou, Guangdong, during the late Qing Dynasty. It was first published in the 32nd year of the Guangxu reign of the Qing Dynasty. The book was preface by Zhang Taiyan, a founding member of the Xinhai Revolution. The original stone-printed edition is now preserved in the library of Peking University. The author is well-versed in the historical facts of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, possesses exceptional literary talent, and demonstrates profound writing skills.
The work depicts the brief yet glorious 13-year history of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom in a thunderous and heart-wrenching manner—starting with Hong Xiuquan's courageous uprising in Jintian and ending with the collapse of the Heavenly Kingdom in Jinling. It rises from corruption and falls due to corruption. Amidst this, the fierce battles of blood and fire, the cunning and treacherous plots, and the tender and poignant love between people are all masterfully woven together by the author's brush, creating a seamless and unified narrative. The book leaves readers deeply moved, unable to forget its mix of sorrow and joy, anger and grief. The vividly portrayed characters—Hong Xiuquan, Yang Xiuqing, Li Xiuquan, Hong Xuanjiao, Zeng Guofan, and Zuo Zongtang—will forever shine in the sky of history, and their merits and demerits will be judged by all. This book is one of the most authentic, concise, and readable works about the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom in over a century.
The book consists of fifty-four chapters and was written by Huang Xiaopei, a renowned writer from Guangzhou, Guangdong, during the late Qing Dynasty. It was first published in the 32nd year of the Guangxu reign of the Qing Dynasty. The book was preface by Zhang Taiyan, a founding member of the Xinhai Revolution. The original stone-printed edition is now preserved in the library of Peking University. The author is well-versed in the historical facts of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, possesses exceptional literary talent, and demonstrates profound writing skills.