God’s Chinese Son — Jonathan D. Spence — 1st Edition / 1st Printing HC 1996
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God’s Chinese Son — Jonathan D. Spence — 1st Edition / 1st Printing HC 1996. Jonathan D. Spence (1936–2021) was one of the most influential historians of China. His works—including The Search for Modern China, The Death of Woman Wang, and God’s Chinese Son—have shaped Western understanding of Chinese political, military, and cultural history for decades. Offered here is God’s Chinese Son: The Taiping Heavenly Kingdom of Hong Xiuquan by Jonathan D. Spence, the renowned Yale historian known for his deep and vivid interpretations of Chinese imperial history. This is the true First Edition / First Printing (confirmed by number line beginning with “1”), published by W.W. Norton in 1996. About the Book Spence recounts one of the most extraordinary movements in world history—the Taiping Rebellion, led by Hong Xiuquan, a man who believed himself to be the younger brother of Jesus Christ. Through Spence’s exceptional scholarship, the book explores faith, violence, political upheaval, civil war, and the rise of a short-lived utopian “Heavenly Kingdom” that reshaped 19th-century China. An essential work for readers of Asian history, military history, and religious movements. Collector’s Note This copy is a First Edition / First Printing, but it contains writing and underlining inside, making it best suited as a high-quality reading/study copy, not a collector’s copy. --- ABOUT THE AUTHOR Jonathan D. Spence (1936–2021) was one of the most influential historians of China. His works—including The Search for Modern China, The Death of Woman Wang, and God’s Chinese Son—have shaped Western understanding of Chinese political, military, and cultural history for decades. --- CONDITION Good to Very Good (Reader Copy) Dust jacket shows minor shelf wear but displays well. Two interior pages contain writing and underlining (highlighted in photos). One page has a small corner crease. No other writing or marks observed. Binding clean, square, and tight. Pages remain bright and fully readable with no structural issues. A well-kept First Printing suitable for reading or study.
