Readings:
“The Taiping on the Principles of the Heavenly Nature” (WTWA 837-39)
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?