The Heart Of Pekin: Bishop Favier's Diary Of The Siege, May-August 1900
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ISBN10: 1163584827
ISBN13: 9781163584828
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 66
Weight: 0.22
Height: 0.14 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781163584828
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 66
Weight: 0.22
Height: 0.14 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Heart Of Pekin: Bishop Favier's Diary Of The Siege, May-August 1900 is a historical account of the Boxer Rebellion in China. The book is written by Bishop Alphonse Favier, a French missionary who was present in Pekin (now known as Beijing) during the siege. The diary covers the period from May to August 1900, during which the Boxer Rebellion was at its peak.The Boxer Rebellion was a violent uprising against foreign influences in China. The Boxers, a secret society of Chinese nationalists, attacked foreign missionaries, diplomats, and businesses. The rebellion was eventually put down by a coalition of foreign forces, including troops from France, the United States, and Japan.Bishop Favier's diary provides a first-hand account of the siege of Pekin. He describes the daily life of the missionaries and the civilians trapped in the city, as well as the military actions and negotiations between the foreign powers and the Chinese government. The diary also includes descriptions of the Boxers and their beliefs, as well as their attacks on the foreign community.The Heart Of Pekin is an important historical document that provides valuable insight into the Boxer Rebellion and the role of foreign powers in China at the turn of the 20th century. The book is written in a clear and engaging style, making it accessible to both scholars and general readers interested in this period of 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.
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