Violence and the Evolving Face of Yao in Taiping Propaganda
This paper explores the interplay between rhetorical and political violence during the Taiping Civil War (1851-1864). Specifically, I examine how yao 妖, a conception bearing many cultural and historical connotations, was profusely employed in Taiping propaganda and in individual testimonies reflecti...
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2018
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Journal of religion and violence
Year: 2018, Volume: 6, Issue: 1, Pages: 127-144 |
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