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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
ISBN-13: 9780393315561
ISBN-10: 0393315568
Publication Date: 1/1997
Pages: 430
Rating:
  • Currently 4.4/5 Stars.
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4.4 stars, based on 4 ratings
Publisher: W. W. Norton Company
Book Type: Paperback
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reviewed God's Chinese Son: The Taiping Heavenly Kingdom of Hong Xiuquan on + 3 more book reviews
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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Same topic as Autumn in the Heavenly Kingdom, but much easier to read.