The Receipt: Taiping Rebellion Tee

A failed civil-service candidate had visions, declared himself the younger brother of Jesus, and founded the "Heavenly Kingdom of Great Peace."

The peace cost 20–30 million lives, 5–10% of China's population, mostly lost to famine and plague as war ravaged 17 provinces. It's probably the deadliest war ever fought by a self-described Christian movement, and most people in the West have never heard of it. This tee prints the bill: ITEM: Taiping Rebellion. DATES: 1850–1864. WHO PAID: Civilians. THANK YOU FOR BELIEVING.

Every figure is a historians' estimate, printed as a range. See our sources.

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Fit: Unisex retail fit, 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton (Ash 99% cotton; Athletic Heather 90/10). Lightweight, soft, crew neck.

Product information: Bella+Canvas 3001, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland

Warnings, Hazard: For adults

Care instructions: Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F), Non-chlorine: bleach as needed, Tumble dry: low heat, Iron, steam or dry: medium heat, Do not dryclean