Treason by the Book

“A savory, fascinating story of absolute rule, one that not only reveals a great deal about China’s turbulent past but also suggests where some of the more durable reflexes of China’s current leaders have their roots. . . . A detective yarn and a picaresque tale.” (Richard Bernstein, The New York Times) Shortly before noon on October 28, 1728, General Yue Zhongqi, the most powerful military and civilian official in northwest China, was en route to his headquarters. Suddenly, out of the crowd, a stranger ran toward Yue and passed him an envelope—an envelope containing details of a treasonous plot to overthrow the Manchu government. This thrilling story of a conspiracy against the Qing dynasty in 1728 is a captivating tale of intrigue and a fascinating exploration of what it means to rule and be ruled. Once again, Jonathan Spence has created a vivid portrait of the rich culture that surrounds a most dramatic moment in Chinese history.

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Hardcover : 199 pages
Title : Treason by the Book
Language : English
ISBN-10 : 142000418
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Treason by the Book, by Jonathan Spence, is a historical account of the Zeng Jing (??) case which took place during the reign of the Yongzheng Emperor of China around 1730. Zeng Jing, a failed degree candidate heavily influenced by the seventeenth century scholar Lü Liuliang , in October 1728 attempted to incite the descendant of Yue Fei , Yue Zhongqi (???), Governor general of Shaanxi Sichuan , to rebellion.
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Treason is a sickness gripping society where words, actions, the people you associate with, even the books you read fall under the scrutiny of the authorities often consuming many innocents. Book also provides interesting insights into the power of words and ideas to influence a population and the war of propaganda waged between the "evil books" and counter propaganda created by the state.
Treason by the Book by Jonathan D Spence: 9780142000410
About Treason by the Book “A savory, fascinating story of absolute rule, one that not only reveals a great deal about China’s turbulent past but also suggests where some of the more durable reflexes of China’s current leaders have their roots. . . . A detective yarn and a picaresque tale.” (Richard Bernstein, The New York Times)
Treason by the Book by Jonathan D Spence
Treason by the Book by Jonathon Spence...slogging through the first fifty or so pages I was prepared to write a scathing two star review, but then something weird and cool happened it sucked me in. The fear of treason consumes the leadership throughout 1600's China having just recently overthrown a previously corrupted impure leadership.
Treason By The Book: Traitors, Conspirators and Guardians
In 1728 a stranger handed a letter to Governor Yue calling on him to lead a rebellion against the Manchu rulers of China. Feigning agreement, he learnt the details of the plot and immediately informed the Emperor, Yongzheng. The ringleaders were captured with ease, forced to recant and, to the confusion and outrage of the public, spared.Drawing on an enormous wealth of documentary evidence ...
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Treason By The Book Written by Jonathan Spence In 1728 a stranger handed a letter to Governor Yue calling on him to lead a rebellion against the Manchu rulers of China.
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Praise for Treason by the Book: A History Book Club Selection “ pelling . . . reads like a medieval whodunit.” —The Wall Street Journal “A fascinating, beautiful book.” —The Washington Times “Near cinematic suspense . . . Spence’s depiction of the investigation is mesmerizing.” —Fort Lauderdale Sun Sentinel
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Although Treason by the Book is fiction, the novel is based on a historical incident that occurred in eighteenth century China. Jonathan Spence, a professor at Yale University, is a specialist in...
Treason by the Book The New York Times
Treason by the Book By JONATHAN D. SPENCE Viking Books. Read the Review. The General. General Yue Zhongqi has risen far and fast, which is what makes the present moment so dangerous for him. Born in 1686, the son of a general, Yue was a major at age twenty five, a colonel at thirty two, and was named commander in chief of Sichuan province at ...
Treason by Berlie Doherty Goodreads
‘Treason’, by Berlie Doherty, is a wonderful, well written story and she once again succeeds in producing a book that, along with being entertaining, has much to offer younger readers in terms of learning about history.