Medienkombination, Englisch, 928 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 230 mm, Gewicht: 1470 g
Reihe: Cambridge Library Collection - East and South-East Asian History
The History of the Ti-Ping Revolution, Including a Narrative of the Author's Personal Adventures
Medienkombination, Englisch, 928 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 230 mm, Gewicht: 1470 g
Reihe: Cambridge Library Collection - East and South-East Asian History
ISBN: 978-1-108-04595-7
Verlag: Cambridge University Press
Published in 1866, this two-volume work is a passionate account of the momentous Taiping Rebellion of 1850–64, which spread across southern China, involving the death of around 20 million people. An English officer and supporter of the rebels, Augustus Frederick Lindley (1840–73) actively fought for them and believed devotedly in their cause. Led by Christian convert Hong Xiuquan, they rose up against the ruling Qing dynasty in an attempt to force social, commercial and religious reforms, but were eventually brutally crushed with the aid of British and French forces. Prior to his death at the age of only thirty-three, Lindley produced this accomplished work of historical exposition and anti-imperialism.
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Volume 1: Preface; 1. Arrival in Victoria; 2. Hung-sui-tshuen; 3. The Manchoo Party; 4. Organization of the Ti-pings; 5. Shanghae to Han-kow; 6. Fall of Nankin; 7. Home; 8. Ti-ping operations; 9. The Sz-wang's domestic life; 10. Prospects of the Ti-pings in 1860; 11. Ti-ping polygamy; 12. Ti-pingdom in 1861; 13. Life in Nankin; 14. Ti-ping Revolution in 1861. Volume 2: 15. Chinese custom-house; 16. Hang-chow; 17. On board the Williamette; 18. Earl Russell's despatch; 19. A double wedding; 20. Ti-ping disasters; 21. Personal narrative continued; 22. On the Wong-poo River; 23. Renewed attempt; 24. Kar-sing-foo; 25. Operations resumed; 26. Results of British policy; Appendices.
