Downfall and Chaos in the Taiping Rebellion

The chapter delves into the rapid downfall of key figures in the Taiping Rebellion, from a prominent leader's demise to the chaos and vulnerability faced by the rebel forces. It explores the aftermath of the fall of the Heavenly Capital in Nanking, the brutal missions by the Chinese government targeting minorities, and the spreading of the rebellion's remnants into surrounding countries, devolving into banditry and chaos. The episode also touches on the challenges in estimating the true cost of the rebellion and reflects on the overshadowing of human suffering in war history.