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The Taeping Rebellion in China: interior of the walls of Soo-Chow, 1864. Creator: Unknown
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The Taeping Rebellion in China: interior of the walls of Soo-Chow, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Taeping Rebellion in China: interior of the walls of 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...The aspect of the town walls, overlooking the water'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864
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Captured Chaos: The Taeping Rebellion in China's Soo-Chow (1864)
This haunting engraving captures a pivotal moment in Chinese history - the capture of Soo-Chow, a city on the Yangtze River, during the Taeping Rebellion. In 1864, Major General Charles George Gordon led Imperialist troops to victory over rebel forces, marking a turning point in China's civil war.
The photograph-turned-engraving shows the imposing walls of Soo-Chow overlooking the waterway, with boats and city life suspended amidst chaos. The once-thought-impregnable defenses now lie breached, symbolizing the fall of Taeping leadership and their subsequent destruction at Gordon's hands.
This powerful image was published in "Illustrated London News" in 1864, offering a glimpse into China's tumultuous past as seen through Western eyes. It serves as a poignant reminder of the complexities and controversies surrounding colonialism during this era.
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