The Triad Society Or, Heaven And Earth Association
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ISBN10: 1163081574
ISBN13: 9781163081570
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 132
Weight: 0.69
Height: 0.28 Width: 8.25 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781163081570
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 132
Weight: 0.69
Height: 0.28 Width: 8.25 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
The Triad Society Or, Heaven And Earth Association is a book written by William Stanton. It is a historical account of the Triad Society, also known as the Heaven and Earth Association, which was a secret society that originated in China during the 18th century. The book provides a detailed analysis of the society's origins, beliefs, rituals, and practices, as well as its role in Chinese society and politics.The author delves into the society's complex structure and hierarchy, which was based on the principles of loyalty, brotherhood, and mutual aid. He also explores the society's involvement in criminal activities such as smuggling, piracy, and opium trafficking, and its impact on the Chinese economy and social fabric.Through extensive research and analysis, the author provides a comprehensive overview of the Triad Society and its evolution over time, including its spread to other parts of Asia and its influence on other secret societies around the world.Overall, The Triad Society Or, Heaven And Earth Association is an insightful and informative book that sheds light on an important aspect of Chinese history and culture, and offers valuable insights into the workings of secret societies and their impact on society at large.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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