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A remarkable re-creation of the life of K'ang-hsi, emperor of the Manchu dynasty from 1661-1772, assembled from documents that survived his reign. Illustrations
The Search for Modern China
Language: en
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This work chronicles the history of China for over four hundred years through the spring of 1989.
Emperor of China
Language: en
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God's Chinese Son: The Taiping Heavenly Kingdom of Hong Xiuquan
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Authors: Jonathan D. Spence
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Type: BOOK - Published: 1996-12-17 - Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company

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"A magnificent tapestry . . . a story that reaches beyond China into our world and time: a story of faith, hope, passion, and a fatal grandiosity."--Washington
Treason By The Book
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Authors: Jonathan Spence
Categories: History
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In 1728 a stranger handed a letter to Governor Yue calling on him to lead a rebellion against the Manchu rulers of China. Feigning agreement, he learnt the deta