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God's Chinese Son: The Taiping Heavenly Kingdom of Hong Xiuquan
God's Chinese Son The Taiping Heavenly Kingdom of Hong Xiuquan
Author: Jonathan D. Spence
It is 1837 when Hong ascends to Heaven. While there, he is charged by God, his Heavenly Father - attired in black dragon robe and high-brimmed hat, his mouth almost hidden by his luxuriant golden beard - to slay the demon devils who are leading the people on earth astray. Their leader is Yan Luo, king of hell, the Dragon Demon of the Eastern Sea...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780393315561
ISBN-10: 0393315568
Publication Date: 1/1997
Pages: 430
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Publisher: W. W. Norton Company
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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Jonathan Spence is a definite go-to author for all things Chinese history, and this book is no exception. Great analysis of Hong Xiuquan's Taiping rebellion from start to end, with great detail on his life prior to revolution.


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