Autumn In The Heavenly Kingdom by Stephen R. Platt
This book provides a detailed historical account of the Taiping Rebellion, one of the most devastating civil wars in history, which took place in 19th-century China. It challenges the conventional Eurocentric perspective by focusing on the dramatic narrative of this conflict and its charismatic leaders, such as Hong Xiuquan, who led a movement to overthrow the Qing dynasty amidst the backdrop of the Opium Wars. The narrative not only explores the massive human cost and the geopolitical stakes but also examines the significant impact of these events on international relations and how they shaped the modern world.
The 11066th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2012
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 480
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following 1 lists:
- The Cundill History Prize (The Cundill History Prize)