In 1837, Hong Xiuquan failed the notoriously difficult exam to gain entry to the Chinese Civil Service and suffered a nervous breakdown. In a weakened state, he had visions which he later interpreted to be messages from God, telling him that he is the younger brother of Jesus Christ and, therefore, the second son of God. By 1850, Hong had built an army, challenged an empire, and plunged China into the bloodiest civil war in human history, one that lasted fourteen years and cost more lives than the First World War.
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The Visions of Hong Xiuquan
Fighting the Xiang Army
Coups within the Taiping Kingdom
The Reforms of the Shield King
The Ever-Victorious Army
The End of the Taiping Rebellion: Death by a Thousand Cuts
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Explore the Taiping Rebellion, one of the deadliest conflicts in history, as religious revolutionaries challenged the Qing Dynasty in 19th-century China. This massive civil war reshaped the nation's future. Perfect for history enthusiasts and students of global conflict.
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