A Brief History of the Boxer Rebellion
China's War on Foreigners, 1900
$59.09
- Paperback
352 pages
- Release Date
28 March 2002
Summary
Fueled by hatred of foreigners and all they stood for, the ferocious uprising of Chinese peasants and ensuing siege of Peking in the summer of 1900 sent shockwaves around the world. Diana Preston brings thundering to life this 55-day conflict between the ‘Boxers’, so-called for their martial-arts skills, and the Westerners - such as the young Herbert Hoover - they terrorized.
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781841194905 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1841194905 |
| Author: | Diana Preston |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Imprint: | Robinson Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 352 |
| Release Date: | 28 March 2002 |
| Weight: | 366g |
| Dimensions: | 133mm x 199mm x 32mm |
| Series: | Brief Histories |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
‘With meticulous research and passionate style, Diana Preston recreates the tragedy that consumed China a century ago.’ - Iris Chang, author of The Rape of Nanking - ‘Fascinating… penned with an obvious addiction to the delicious little details of history: whimsical, outrageous, and macabre.’ - Washington Post - ‘Outstanding… first-rate historical research - Booklist
About The Author
Diana Preston
Diana Preston is an Oxford-trained historian, broadcaster and author of several books. She lives in London.
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