Treason by the Book
Treason by the Book
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Author(s): Spence, Jonathan D.
ISBN No.: 9780140291292
Pages: 320
Year: 200204
Format: UK-B Format Paperback (Trade Paper)
Price: $ 16.03
Status: Out Of Print

In 1728 a stranger handed a letter to Governor Yue calling on him to lead a rebellion against the Manchu rulers of China. Feigning greement, he learnt the details of the plot and informed the Emperor, Yongzheng. The riingleaders were captured with ease, forced to recant and, to the confusion and outrage of the public, spared.


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