史蒂芬·普拉特《天國之秋》(2012年首版) Autumn in the Heavenly Kingdom by Stephen R. Platt

【內容簡介】

 Autumn in the Heavenly Kingdom offers a gripping, meticulously researched account of the Taiping Rebellion, one of the largest and deadliest civil wars in history. Written by Stephen R. Platt, the book vividly reconstructs the epic conflict that pitted the Qing dynasty against the Taiping rebels, centered on the opposing visions of the conservative Confucian scholar Zeng Guofan and the reformist Taiping leader Hong Rengan.

 《天國之秋》對歷史上規模最大、最慘烈的內戰之一——太平天國運動，提供了詳盡且引人入勝的敘述。作者史蒂芬·普拉特生動地重現了這場清廷與太平軍之間的史詩衝突，書中深入探討了保守派儒家學者曾國藩與太平天國改革派領袖洪仁玕對中國未來截然不同的願景。

【歷史背景與重要性】

 This 2012 first edition is a landmark work that re-examines the Western role in shaping the fate of modern China during the 19th century. The book provides essential insights into how international intervention influenced the eventual outcome of the rebellion and the subsequent trajectory of the Qing dynasty, offering a sweeping yet intimate portrait of the conflict that shaped the fate of modern China.

 這部 2012 年初版著作是一部里程碑式的作品，重新審視了西方勢力如何在 19 世紀塑造了現代中國的命運。書中深入分析了國際介入如何影響太平天國運動的結局，進而改變了清王朝的歷史軌跡，以宏大且細膩的筆觸刻畫了這場左右現代中國命運的歷史衝突。

【書籍傳承紀錄 (Provenance)】

 This volume originates from the private collection of Vonnie & Thom, gifted to the Yale sinologist Bill Watkins in 2024. It includes the dedicated "For the Library of Bill Watkins" bookplate and the original letter from Kari & Elise, documenting its journey through esteemed private collections.

 此書源自 Vonnie 與 Thom 的私人收藏，並於 2024 年轉贈予耶魯漢學家 Bill Watkins。書中貼有「For the Library of Bill Watkins」專屬藏書票，並附有 Kari 與 Elise 的原始信函，記錄了其在多位藏家手中的流轉足跡。

【書本狀態】

 This is a pristine 2012 first edition hardcover, complete with its original dust jacket. The text, including detailed maps, is in excellent, clean condition.

 此書為 2012 年初版精裝本，保存狀況極佳，附有原始書衣。內頁包含詳盡地圖，皆保持完整且潔淨。