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Treason by the Book by Jonathan D. Spence (2002, Uk-B Format Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherPenguin Publishing Group
ISBN-100142000418
ISBN-139780142000410
eBay Product ID (ePID)2219590
Product Key Features
Book TitleTreason by the Book
Number of Pages320 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2002
TopicModern / 18th Century, Revolutionary, Asia / China, Historical
FeaturesReprint
GenreBiography & Autobiography, History
AuthorJonathan D. Spence
FormatUk-B Format Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight9.1 Oz
Item Length8 in
Item Width5.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition21
Reviews"An infectiously readable narrative . . . on a par with bestselling works of historical reconstruction such as Dava Sobel ''s Longitude . . . Eighteenth-century China springs to life." - The Dallas Morning News "A slice of history told in the lively manner of a novel." - The New York Times Book Review "A work of history that pulses with emotion, with vital characters re-created vividly, with complex situations lucidly unraveled, with irony underscored. His straightforward prose style and use of the historic present give his work an engrossing immediacy. It is history of the best kind." - The Philadelphia Inquirer "A savory, fascinating, memorable 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." - Richard Bernstein, The New York Times "Crisp and tense as a detective story ...A delicate spider's web of a book, deft, fascinating and precise as Chinese calligraphy….Chillingly relevant." - Los Angeles Times "Compelling….reads like a medieval whodunnit." - Wall Street Journal "A fascinating detective story." - The New Yorker "Reads more like a mystery novel than a history text….[An] intricate and riveting tale." - Christian Science Monitor "Once again, Jonathan Spence will enthrall his readers by merging serious scholarship with brilliant narrative. Treason by the Book is history at its best." - Iris Chang, author of The Rape of Nanking . "Once again, Jonathan Spence brings us a fascinating narrative that combines his enchanting gifts as a storyteller with the meticulous scholarship that has characterized each of his unique contributions to the study of Chinese history. To read the engrossing saga that unfolds in Treason by the Book is to understand why he is one of Yale's most popular teachers." - Sherwin B. Nuland, author of Leonardo da Vinci: A Penguin Life and How We Die, "An infectiously readable narrative . . . on a par with bestselling works of historical reconstruction such as Dava Sobel 's Longitude . . . Eighteenth-century China springs to life." - The Dallas Morning News "A slice of history told in the lively manner of a novel." - The New York Times Book Review "A work of history that pulses with emotion, with vital characters re-created vividly, with complex situations lucidly unraveled, with irony underscored. His straightforward prose style and use of the historic present give his work an engrossing immediacy. It is history of the best kind." - The Philadelphia Inquirer "A savory, fascinating, memorable 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." - Richard Bernstein, The New York Times "Crisp and tense as a detective story ...A delicate spider's web of a book, deft, fascinating and precise as Chinese calligraphy….Chillingly relevant." - Los Angeles Times "Compelling….reads like a medieval whodunnit." - Wall Street Journal "A fascinating detective story." - The New Yorker "Reads more like a mystery novel than a history text….[An] intricate and riveting tale." - Christian Science Monitor "Once again, Jonathan Spence will enthrall his readers by merging serious scholarship with brilliant narrative. Treason by the Book is history at its best." - Iris Chang, author of The Rape of Nanking . "Once again, Jonathan Spence brings us a fascinating narrative that combines his enchanting gifts as a storyteller with the meticulous scholarship that has characterized each of his unique contributions to the study of Chinese history. To read the engrossing saga that unfolds in Treason by the Book is to understand why he is one of Yale's most popular teachers." - Sherwin B. Nuland, author of Leonardo da Vinci: A Penguin Life and How We Die, Praise for Treason by the Book : A History Book Club Selection "Compelling . . . 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 "An infectiously readable narrative . . . on par with bestselling works of historical reconstruction such as Dava Sobel's Longitude . . . Eighteenth-century China springs to life." - The Dallas Morning News "A slice of history told in the lively manner of a novel . . . A novel of ideas." -Ian Buruma, The New York Times Book Review "[A] fascinating detective story." - The New Yorker "A work of history that pulses with emotion, with vital characters re-created vividly, with complex situations lucidly unraveled, with irony underscored. His straight forward prose style and use of the historic present give his work an engrossing immediacy. It is history of the best kind." - The Philadelphia Inquirer "A delicate spider's web of a book, deft, fascinating, and precise as Chinese calligraphy." - The Los Angeles Times
Grade FromTwelfth Grade
Grade ToUP
Dewey Decimal951/.032/092 B
Edition DescriptionReprint
Table Of ContentTreason By the Book - Jonathan D. Spence Foreword Acknowledgments Prologue: The Letter One: The General Two: The Emperor Three: The Messenger's Trail Four: In Hunan Five: The Phoenix Song Six: Talking Back Seven: Summer Lessons Eight: The Pardon Nine: The Solitary Bell Ten: Coauthors Eleven: The Source Twelve: Sounds of Discord Thirteen: Spreading the Word Fourteen: Transformations Fifteen: Retribution A Note on the Sources Notes Bibliography Index
Synopsis"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.
LC Classification NumberDS754.19
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