Jottings from the Granite Studio

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Patriotism: Li Hongzhang and the Foreign Threat

October 28th, 2006 · 3 Comments

In 1862, three of China’s most prominent officials, Zeng Guofan, Li Hongzhang, and Zuo Zongtang, were locked in a mortal battle against the last hold outs of Hong Xiuquan’s Taiping Rebellion. Even as the armies of Zeng and Li used western weapons and troops (the Ever Victorious Army led first by the American Frederick [...]

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