The Great Fight between Natives and Guests: A Study of the Guangdong Native-Guest Incident 1856-1867

This book, a compilation of the author's doctoral thesis from the University of Hong Kong, delves into the historical conflict between native and guest dialect groups that erupted in Guangdong during the Xianfeng and Tongzhi years. Lasting twelve years and involving hundreds of thousands of people across nine counties, this conflict devastated the entire Pearl River Delta and its surrounding areas, leaving the populace without livelihood. The book provides an objective analysis of the causes and consequences of this event, offering readers a comprehensive historical perspective. Additionally, it addresses biases in the research of scholars at home and abroad, drawing on the author's deep understanding of Chinese history and culture.