The Siege In Peking: China Against The World is a historical account of the Boxer Rebellion, a violent anti-foreigner uprising that took place in China in 1900. Written by W.A.P. Martin, a missionary and scholar who was present in Peking during the siege, the book provides a detailed and firsthand perspective of the events that unfolded during the rebellion.The book begins by describing the political and social climate in China leading up to the rebellion, including the country's struggles with foreign imperialism and ...
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The Siege In Peking: China Against The World is a historical account of the Boxer Rebellion, a violent anti-foreigner uprising that took place in China in 1900. Written by W.A.P. Martin, a missionary and scholar who was present in Peking during the siege, the book provides a detailed and firsthand perspective of the events that unfolded during the rebellion.The book begins by describing the political and social climate in China leading up to the rebellion, including the country's struggles with foreign imperialism and internal unrest. Martin then goes on to recount the initial attacks on foreign missionaries and diplomats in Peking, which quickly escalated into a full-blown siege of the city.Throughout the book, Martin provides vivid descriptions of the fighting and the conditions inside the besieged legations, as well as the diplomatic efforts to negotiate a peaceful resolution to the conflict. He also offers insights into the attitudes and motivations of both the Boxers and the foreign powers involved in the conflict.The Siege In Peking: China Against The World is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of China, imperialism, and international relations in the early 20th century. Martin's firsthand account provides a unique perspective on a pivotal moment in Chinese history, and his detailed descriptions of the events and people involved make for a compelling and informative read.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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