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The book ""History of the Insurrection in China: With Notices of the Christianity, Creed, and Proclamations of the Insurgents"" by Joseph-Marie Callery was published in 1854. The book provides a comprehensive account of the Taiping Rebellion, which was a massive civil war that took place in China from 1850 to 1864. The rebellion was led by a charismatic leader named Hong Xiuquan, who claimed to be the younger brother of Jesus Christ and sought to establish a new dynasty in China.Callery's book provides a detailed history of the Taiping Rebellion, including its causes, key events, and major players. He also explores the religious and ideological beliefs of the rebels, particularly their unique form of Christianity, which blended elements of Protestantism, Catholicism, and Chinese folk religion. The book includes translations of some of the proclamations and writings of the rebels, which provide insight into their goals and motivations.Overall, ""History of the Insurrection in China"" is an important historical document that sheds light on a pivotal moment in Chinese history. It offers a unique perspective on the Taiping Rebellion and the religious and cultural factors that contributed to it.With A Supplementary Account Of The Most Recent Events.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.