The Taiping Rebellion

Written by one of Japan' most popular modern authors, this is a lively, readable, and immensely entertaining fictional portrayal of one of the epochal events of the nineteenth century.

List of contents

This short history of China includes a new preface, additional illustrations and a more reader-friendly format.

About the author

Shunshin Chin, Shunshin Chin, Joshua A. Fogel

Summary

This volume portrays one of the most compelling stories of the 19th century, when a quasi-religious and social movement lost 100,000 warriors in an attempt to overthrow the Qing dynasty and left 20 million dead in their wake.

Product details

• Authors: Shunshin Chin, Joshua A Fogel, Joshua A. Fogel
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.04.2001
• EAN: 9780765601001
• ISBN: 978-0-7656-0100-1
• No. of pages: 714
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 38 mm
• Weight: 1027 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous