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The Taeping Rebellion in China: entrance to Ching-Wang's tent, Soo-Chow, 1864. Creator: Unknown
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The Taeping Rebellion in China: entrance to Ching-Wang's tent, Soo-Chow, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Taeping Rebellion in China: entrance to Ching-Wang's tent, Soo-Chow, 1864. Engraving from a photograph, '...illustrative of the capture of the Chinese town of Soo-Chow by the Imperialist troops, under Major Gordon; and the subsequent destruction of the Taeping or rebel leaders...Within the stockade we see the tents of the Taeping soldiery'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864
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**The Taeping Rebellion in China: A Glimpse into Turmoil**
This striking photograph captures a pivotal moment during the Taeping Rebellion in China, which ravaged the country between 1850-1864. The image shows the entrance to Ching-Wang's tent, situated within Soo-Chow (also known as Suzhou), Jiangsu Province, on March 18th, 1864. This engraving from a photograph was published in "Illustrated London News" that same year.
The Taeping Rebellion was a brutal civil war fought between the Qing dynasty and the Heavenly Kingdom of Great Peace, led by Hong Xiuquan. The conflict saw widespread destruction, mass killings, and forced conversions to Christianity. In this particular moment, Imperialist troops under Major General Charles George Gordon (also known as Chinese Gordon) have captured Soo-Chow from Taeping forces.
The photograph offers a glimpse into the chaos of war-torn China during the 19th century. The tented encampment within the stockade serves as a symbol of military occupation, while the surrounding fortifications evoke feelings of confinement and desperation. This powerful image not only documents historical events but also humanizes those caught in the midst of conflict.
**Credit:** Unknown / Heritage Images
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