About the book
Robin Hood–style revolutionary Wei Baqun is often described as one of China's \"three great peasant leaders,\" alongside Mao Zedong and Peng Pai. In his home county of Donglan, where he started organizing peasants in the early 1920s, Wei Baqun came to be considered a demigod after his death—a communist revolutionary with supernatural powers. So much legend has grown up around this fascinating figure that it is difficult to know the truth from the tale. Presenting Wei Baqun's life in light of interactions between his local community and the Chinese nation, Red God is organized around the journeys he made from his multiethnic frontier county to major cities where he picked up ideas, methods, and contacts, and around the three revolts he launched back home. Xiaorong Han explores the congruencies and conflicts of local, regional, and national forces at play during Wei Baqun's lifetime while examining his role as a link between his Zhuang people and the Han majority, between the village and the city, and between the periphery and the center.
Editions of Red God
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781438453835
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781438453842
- PDF
- ISBN 9781438453859
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Robin Hood–style revolutionary Wei Baqun is often described as one of China's \"three great peasant leaders,\" alongside Mao Zedong and Peng Pai. In his home county of Donglan, where he started organizing peasants in the early 1920s, Wei Baqun came to be considered a demigod after his death—a communist revolutionary with supernatural powers. So much legend has grown up around this fascinating figure that it is difficult to know the truth from the tale. Presenting Wei Baqun's life in light of interactions between his local community and the Chinese nation, Red God is organized around the journeys he made from his multiethnic frontier county to major cities where he picked up ideas, methods, and contacts, and around the three revolts he launched back home. Xiaorong Han explores the congruencies and conflicts of local, regional, and national forces at play during Wei Baqun's lifetime while examining his role as a link between his Zhuang people and the Han majority, between the village and the city, and between the periphery and the center.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Red God about?
Robin Hood–style revolutionary Wei Baqun is often described as one of China's \"three great peasant leaders,\" alongside Mao Zedong and Peng Pai. In his home county of Donglan, where he started organizing peasants in the early 1920s, Wei Baqun came to be considered a demigod after his death—a communist revolutionary with supernatural powers. So much legend has grown up around this fascinating figure that it is difficult to know the truth from the tale. Presenting Wei Baqun's life in light of interactions between his local community and the Chinese nation, Red God is organized around the journeys he made from his multiethnic frontier county to major cities where he picked up ideas, methods, and contacts, and around the three revolts he launched back home. Xiaorong Han explores the congruencies and conflicts of local, regional, and national forces at play during Wei Baqun's lifetime while examining his role as a link between his Zhuang people and the Han majority, between the village and the city, and between the periphery and the center.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Red God?
History and Archaeology > History > General and world history
Where can I read a sample of Red God?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781438453835
How long is Red God and how many pages does it have?
Red God has 358 page(s)
Is Red God part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series SUNY series in Chinese Philosophy and Culture
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Red God?
Xiaorong Han
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Red God is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781438453835) and paperback(ISBN 9781438453842) and pdf(ISBN 9781438453859)
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