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God's Chinese Son: The Taiping Heavenly Kingdom of Hong Xiuquan,Used
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A magnificent tapestry . . . a story that reaches beyond China into our world and time: a story of faith, hope, passion, and a fatal grandiosity.'Washington Post Book World Whether read for its powerful account of the largest uprising in human history, or for its foreshadowing of the terrible convulsions suffered by twentiethcentury China, or for the narrative power of a great historian at his best, God's Chinese Son must be read. At the center of this history of China's Taiping rebellion (184564) stands Hong Xiuquan, a failed student of Confucian doctrine who ascends to heaven in a dream and meets his heavenly family: God, Mary, and his older brother, Jesus. He returns to earth charged to eradicate the 'demondevils,' the alien Manchu rulers of China. His success carries him and his followers to the heavenly capital at Nanjing, where they rule a large part of south China for more than a decade. Their decline and fall, wrought by internal division and the unrelenting military pressures of the Manchus and the Western powers, carry them to a hell on earth. Twenty million Chinese are left dead.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'God's Chinese Son'? A: 'God's Chinese Son' explores the life of Hong Xiuquan and the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, focusing on themes of faith, hope, and the consequences of grand ambition during a tumultuous period in Chinese history.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'God's Chinese Son' is Jonathan D. Spence, a renowned historian known for his insightful writings on Chinese history.
- Q: What historical event does this book detail? A: 'God's Chinese Son' details the Taiping Rebellion, which was the largest uprising in human history, occurring in China from 1845 to 1864.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'God's Chinese Son' contains 448 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'God's Chinese Son' was published on December 17, 1996.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'God's Chinese Son' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers unfamiliar with Chinese history? A: Yes, 'God's Chinese Son' is written in an engaging narrative style that makes it accessible to readers who may not have prior knowledge of Chinese history.
- Q: What are the key elements of Hong Xiuquan's story as presented in the book? A: The book recounts Hong Xiuquan's vision of ascending to heaven, his mission to fight against the Manchu rulers, and the subsequent rise and fall of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: 'God's Chinese Son' is listed as new, ensuring that buyers receive a pristine copy.
- Q: Does the book provide a personal perspective on the events it describes? A: Yes, Jonathan D. Spence incorporates personal narratives and historical analysis to provide a comprehensive view of the Taiping Rebellion and its impact.