The History of Revolutionary Ideas: The Taiping Revolution
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Crises and Rebellions in the Qing Empire
This chapter examines the socio-economic and governance challenges faced by the Qing Empire in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, emphasizing the impacts of Western intervention and the Opium War. It explores the origins of the Taiping Rebellion through the transformative journey of Hong Xiuquan, who blended Christian ideology with local beliefs in response to societal turmoil. The narrative highlights the radical vision of the Taiping movement and its implications for China's socio-political landscape.
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