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The Story Of The Siege In Peking (1901)

The Story Of The Siege In Peking (1901)

Russell, Samuel Marcus

Hardcover

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ISBN10: 1161824987
ISBN13: 9781161824988
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 22 2010
Pages: 56
Weight: 0.56
Height: 0.25 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Story of the Siege in Peking is a historical account of the events that took place during the Boxer Rebellion in 1900. Written by Samuel Marcus Russell, a correspondent for the New York Tribune, the book provides a detailed and comprehensive description of the siege of the foreign legations in Peking (now Beijing) by the Boxer rebels and the subsequent relief of the legations by the international forces.The book begins with an overview of the Boxer Rebellion, including its origins, causes, and key players. Russell then moves on to describe the siege itself, which lasted for 55 days and was marked by intense fighting, diplomatic negotiations, and desperate attempts to hold out against overwhelming odds. He provides vivid descriptions of the daily life of the besieged, including their struggles with hunger, thirst, and disease, as well as their heroic efforts to defend themselves against the Boxers.Russell also provides a detailed account of the relief of the legations, which was carried out by a multinational force consisting of troops from eight countries. He describes the battles that took place as the force fought its way into the city, as well as the negotiations that led to the eventual surrender of the Boxers.Throughout the book, Russell draws on a wide range of sources, including official reports, personal accounts, and interviews with participants in the events he describes. The result is a detailed and engaging account of one of the most dramatic episodes in the history of China and the foreign powers that sought to influence its destiny.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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