History of the insurrection in China with notices of the Christianity, creed, and proclamations of the insurgents . Translated from the French, with a supplementary chapter, narrating the most recent events, by John Oxenford
Callery, J.-M., & Melchior Yvan
Published by Smith, Elder & Co, London, 1853
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First edition, 8vo, pp. viii, 328; frontispiece, engraved folding map; contemporary half black morocco over marbled boards; extremities a little rubbed, several minor scratches; all else very good, sound, and clean. A first-hand account of the Taiping Rebellion, a massive civil war in China 1850-64, between the established Manchu-led Qing dynasty and the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom under Hong Xiuquan who believed he was the younger brother of Jesus Christ. The rebellion had an enormous death toll exceeding 20 million, which is comparable to that of World War One, and was one of the deadliest wars in human history. Seller Inventory # 67876
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Title: History of the insurrection in China with ...
Publisher: Smith, Elder & Co, London
Publication Date: 1853
Edition: 1st Edition
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History of the insurrection in China : with notices of the Christianity, creed, and proclamations of the insurgents / by Mm. Callery and Yvan ; translated from the French, with a supplementary chapter narrating the most recent events, by John Oxenford 1853 [LeatherBound]
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Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 372. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1853 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 372. Seller Inventory # LB100152420198