“The Taiping on the Principles of the Heavenly Nature”

Hung Xiuquan, “Land System of the Heavenly Kingdom”

Discusson Questions:

How would you describe the vision for society presented by the leaders of the Taiping rebellion? What were its primary characteristics?

For Zoom Reflection: What do you see as the strengths and weaknesses of Taiping social organization? How might they explain the eventual failure of this movement?

Sample Solution