Ti-ping tien-kwoh
The History of the Ti-Ping Revolution, Including a Narrative of the Author's Personal Adventures

A passionate and fascinating account of the 1854–60 Taiping Rebellion, published in 1866 by an anti-imperialist British participant.

Augustus F. Lindley (Author)

9781108045933, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 23 August 2012

484 pages, 6 b/w illus. 13 colour illus. 1 map
22.9 x 15.2 x 2.7 cm, 0.71 kg

Published in 1866, this two-volume work is a passionate account of the momentous Taiping Rebellion of 1850–64, which spread across southern China, involving the death of around 20 million people. An English officer and supporter of the rebels, Augustus Frederick Lindley (1840–73) actively fought for them and believed devotedly in their cause. Led by Christian convert Hong Xiuquan, they rose up against the ruling Qing dynasty in an attempt to force social, commercial and religious reforms, but were eventually brutally crushed with the aid of British and French forces. Prior to his death at the age of only thirty-three, Lindley produced this accomplished work of historical exposition and anti-imperialism. Volume 1 examines Chinese society and the tyrannical imperial rule; the origin, outbreak, incidents and atrocities of the conflict; and Lindley's own role and experiences as trainer, advisor and soldier.

Preface
1. Arrival in Victoria
2. Hung-sui-tshuen
3. The Manchoo Party
4. Organization of the Ti-pings
5. Shanghae to Han-kow
6. Fall of Nankin
7. Home
8. Ti-ping operations
9. The Sz-wang's domestic life
10. Prospects of the Ti-pings in 1860
11. Ti-ping polygamy
12. Ti-pingdom in 1861
13. Life in Nankin
14. Ti-ping Revolution in 1861.

Subject Areas: Asian history [HBJF]