1 volume. First edition, second printing [second thousand] 1860.
Bookplate of Henri Cordier.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henri_Cordier
Publishers burgundy cloth.
Large gilt vignette of Chinese Junk to front cover.
Large gilt vignette of Taiping rebel dancing with two raised swords.
xviii, [1], 345 pages.
Lithograph title page.
3 tinted lithographs.
8 hand-coloured lithographs.
Large colour fold-out map of the Chinese Rebellion [71 x 47 cm].
In-text illustrations.
The Taiping Rebellion (1850 - 1864.1871), also known
as the Taiping Civil War or the Taiping Revolution, was
a massive civil war that was waged in China between
the Manchu-led Qing dynasty and the Han, Hakka-led
Taiping Heavenly Kingdom. After fighting the bloodiest
civil war in world history, with over 20 MILLION DEAD,
the established Qing government won decisively.
The 'victory' was achieved at a great price to its fiscal
and political structure and led to further governmental
degeneration and Imperialist aggression.
Recorded shipping weight 1000g.
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- Size: 19.5 x 14 cm.
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