Lions Led By Donkeys Podcast

Episode 258 - The Taiping Rebellion Part 3: The Chicken King

Apr 30, 2023
The podcast discusses the brutal tactics used in the Taiping Rebellion, power struggles among rebel leaders, challenges in pronouncing Chinese names, immaculate conception beliefs, struggles of an opium-addicted official, and chaotic power dynamics within the rebellion. Foreign interactions, involvement of Western traders, and the appointment of foreign commanders are also highlighted.
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1
Intro
00:00 • 2min
2
Challenges of Pronouncing Chinese Names
01:43 • 2min
3
The Taiping Rebellion and Brutal Tactics
03:24 • 17min
4
Power Struggles and Foreign Interactions in the Taiping Rebellion
20:03 • 17min
5
Discussion on Immaculate Conception and Challenges of Pre-marital Pregnancy
36:37 • 2min
6
Challenges of an Opium-Addicted Official
38:39 • 4min
7
Exploration of Severe Withdrawals and Power Dynamics in the Taiping Rebellion
42:33 • 2min
8
Power Struggles and Chaos in the Taiping Rebellion
44:28 • 25min
9
Discussing Lingering Remnants of Rebellion and Promoting Other Podcasts
01:09:41 • 3min