Beleaguered In Peking

""Beleaguered In Peking: The Boxers War Against The Foreigner"" by Robert Coltman is a historical account of the Boxer Rebellion in China during the late 19th century. The book describes the conflict between the Boxers, a Chinese nationalist movement, and foreign powers such as the United States, Great Britain, and Germany. The Boxers believed that foreigners were corrupting Chinese culture and sought to expel them from the country. The book provides a detailed analysis of the events leading up to the rebellion, including the political and economic factors that contributed to the Boxers' rise. It also examines the military tactics used by both sides during the conflict, as well as the impact of the rebellion on China's relationship with the rest of the world. Through firsthand accounts and extensive research, Coltman provides a comprehensive understanding of this pivotal moment in Chinese history.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.