Treason by the Book
Jonathan D. Spence
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Treason by the Book
Published
March 5, 2002
Publisher
Penguin (Non-Classics)
Pages
320
ISBN-13
9780142000410
ISBN-10
0142000418
Description
"Shortly before noon on October 28, 1728, as General Yue Zhongqi, governor-general of the provinces of Shaanxi and Sichuan, surrounded by his retainers, is being carried in his sedan chair back to his office in Xian, a strangely dressed man runs toward him and tries to present him with a letter. General Yue orders the man to be seized. The letter is addressed to "The Commander in chief deputed by Heaven." When he gets to his office, Yue tells his staff to leave him alone. He tears open the envelope and reads the first few lines. It is as he guessed and feared. The contents of the letter are undiluted treason." "Treason by the Book investigates the attempted rebellion that "Summer Calm," the writer of the letter, was trying to persuade Yue Zhongqi to lead. Jonathan Spence, now regarded as the leading historian of China writing in English, has recovered the evidence of the case and reconstructed its course in a book of complete originality that has the pace and twists of a thriller."--Jacket.
Subjects
The Iron Heel
The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin
Ulysses
The Federalist, or, The New Constitution
Memoirs of a Revolutionist
The Witch of Blackbird Pond
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Treason by the Book?
This edition of Treason by the Book has approximately 320 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Treason by the Book?
For most readers, Treason by the Book typically takes between 6h 40m and 4h 27m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 80,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 20m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 80,000 words
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What is the word count of Treason by the Book?
The estimated word count for Treason by the Book is approximately 80,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Treason by the Book?
Treason by the Book was written by Jonathan D. Spence.
When was Treason by the Book published?
The publication date for this specific edition is March 5, 2002. The original work may have been published on a different date.