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George MacDonald Fraser’s *Flashman and the Dragon* offers a compelling picaresque narrative set during the mid-19th century Taiping Rebellion in China. The novel follows Harry Flashman as he navigates political intrigue, military campaigns, and cultural clashes amidst the chaos of this pivotal historical event. It's notable for its sharp prose and realistic portrayal of 1860s China. This book is suitable for readers interested in historical fiction, particularly those drawn to adventurous stories and explorations of colonial contexts.
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Which war is Flashman caught in during Flashman and the Dragon?
The novel places Harry Flashman in China during the Second Opium War and the concurrent Taiping Rebellion. Its climax brings him close to the Anglo-French advance on Beijing and the destruction of the Old Summer Palace.
Who is the Dragon in Flashman and the Dragon?
The title points chiefly toward Empress Dowager Cixi, who appears as a formidable figure within the Qing court. Flashman encounters both Qing imperial politics and the Taiping movement while trying to save himself.
Where does this book fall in George MacDonald Fraser's Flashman series?
Published in 1985, it is the eighth Flashman novel. It follows Flashman and the Redskins and was followed by Flashman and the Mountain of Light.
Which real historical figures appear alongside Flashman in China?
The story incorporates Lord Elgin and British commander James Hope Grant into Flashman's fictional memoir. It also places him amid the forces of the Qing dynasty and Hong Xiuquan's Taiping Heavenly Kingdom.
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