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Soulstealers: The Chinese Sorcery Scare Of 1768,Used
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Midway Through The Reign Of The Ch'Ienlung Emperor, Hungli, In The Most Prosperous Period Of China'S Last Imperial Dynasty, Mass Hysteria Broke Out Among The Common People. It Was Feared That Sorcerers Were Roaming The Land, Clipping Off The Ends Of Men'S Queues (The Braids Worn By Royal Decree), And Chanting Magical Incantations Over Them In Order To Steal The Souls Of Their Owners. In A Fascinating Chronicle Of This Epidemic Of Fear And The Official Prosecution Of Soulstealers That Ensued, Philip Kuhn Provides An Intimate Glimpse Into The World Of Eighteenthcentury China. Kuhn Weaves His Exploration Of The Sorcery Cases With A Survey Of The Social And Economic History Of The Era. Drawing On A Rich Repository Of Documents Found In The Imperial Archives, He Presents In Detail The Harrowing Interrogations Of The Accuseda Ragtag Assortment Of Vagabonds, Beggars, And Roving Clergyconducted Under Torture By Provincial Magistrates. In Tracing The Panic'S Spread From Peasant Hut To Imperial Court, Kuhn Unmasks The Political Menace Lurking Behind The Queueclipping Scare As Well As The Complex Of Folk Beliefs That Lay Beneath Popular Fears Of Sorcery. Kuhn Shows How The Campaign Against Sorcery Provides Insight Into The Period'S Social Structure And Ethnic Tensions, The Relationship Between Monarch And Bureaucrat, And The Inner Workings Of The State. Whatever Its Intended Purposes, The Author Argues, The Campaign Offered Hungli A Splendid Chance To Force His Provincial Chiefs To Crack Down On Local Officials, To Reinforce His Personal Supremacy Over Top Bureaucrats, And To Restate The Norms Of Official Behavior. This Wideranging Narrative Depicts Life In Imperial China As It Was Actually Lived, Often In The Participants' Own Words. Soulstealers Offers A Compelling Portrait Of The Chinese Peoplefrom Peasant To Emperorand Of The Human Condition.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Soulstealers: The Chinese Sorcery Scare of 1768'? A: 'Soulstealers' explores the mass hysteria surrounding sorcery in 18th century China, focusing on the fear of soulstealers who allegedly stole souls by clipping men's queues. The book examines the social, economic, and political contexts of this panic.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Soulstealers'? A: The book is authored by Philip A. Kuhn, a historian with expertise in Chinese history.
- Q: What type of book is 'Soulstealers: The Chinese Sorcery Scare of 1768'? A: 'Soulstealers' is a historical narrative that combines detailed accounts of sorcery cases with broader insights into 18th-century Chinese society.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Soulstealers'? A: 'Soulstealers' contains 320 pages, offering an in-depth exploration of its themes.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: 'Soulstealers' is listed as a used book in good condition, meaning it may show some signs of previous use but is still functional and readable.
- Q: When was 'Soulstealers' published? A: 'Soulstealers' was published on November 1, 2006.
- Q: What are the key features of 'Soulstealers'? A: The key features include its in-depth historical analysis, incorporation of primary source documents, and examination of the socio-political implications of the sorcery scare.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'Soulstealers'? A: 'Soulstealers' is available in a paperback binding, making it portable and easy to handle.
- Q: What insights does 'Soulstealers' provide about 18th-century China? A: 'Soulstealers' offers insights into the social structure, ethnic tensions, and the relationship between the monarchy and local officials during a turbulent period in Chinese history.
- Q: Is there any specific audience that would benefit from reading 'Soulstealers'? A: Readers interested in Chinese history, sociology, or folklore would find 'Soulstealers' particularly insightful and engaging.