The Taeping Rebellion In China: A Narrative Of Its Rise And Progress (1862)

By Lindesay Brine

Book Overview

""The Taeping Rebellion in China: A Narrative of its Rise and Progress"" is a historical account of one of the largest and deadliest uprisings in Chinese history. Written by Brine and Lindesay in 1862, the book provides a detailed overview of the causes, events, and aftermath of the rebellion that lasted from 1850 to 1864. The book begins by exploring the social, economic, and political conditions in China during the mid-19th century that led to the rise of the Taeping Rebellion. It then delves into the key figures involved in the rebellion, including the leader Hong Xiuquan, and examines their motivations and ideologies. The authors provide a vivid description of the battles and military tactics used during the rebellion, as well as the impact of the conflict on the civilian population. They also discuss the involvement of foreign powers, such as Britain and France, in the conflict and their impact on the outcome of the rebellion. The book concludes with an analysis of the aftermath of the Taeping Rebellion, including the political and social changes that occurred in China as a result of the conflict. Overall, ""The Taeping Rebellion in China: A Narrative of its Rise and Progress"" is a comprehensive and informative account of a significant event in Chinese history. It provides valuable insights into the causes and consequences of the rebellion, and sheds light on the complex political and social dynamics of 19th century China.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165128918
• ISBN13: 9781165128914
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 454 Pages
• Weight: 1.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"