A Brief History of the Boxer Rebellion
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A Brief History of the Boxer Rebellion by Diana Preston
Fuelled 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.
'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 *
Diana Preston is an Oxford-trained historian, broadcaster and author of several books. She lives in London.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781841194905 |
| ISBN 10 | 1841194905 |
| Title | A Brief History of the Boxer Rebellion |
| Author | Diana Preston |
| Series | Brief Histories |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Year published | 2002-03-28 |
| Number of pages | 352 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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