Beleaguered In Pekin: The Boxer'S War Against The Foreigner

By Robert Coltman

Book Overview

A gripping window into a shattered Beijing, Beleaguered In Pekin revisits the Boxer Rebellion through the precise eyes of a keen observer. A pulse-quickening blend of reportage and reflection, it turns a turning point in history into a human, poignant narrative. This book stands as much more than a historical account as a crafted путешествие through fear, loyalty, and the frictions of empire. It gathers the raw textures of early twentieth century china, the airless tension of foreign concessions, and the swift currents of anti foreign sentiment, weaving them into themes that resonate with today's readers just as surely as they did for history students and general readers decades ago. The prose honours the period's cadence while remaining clear, accessible and intensely immediate. Historically significant and vividly literary, Beleaguered In Pekin is a touchstone for colonial history buffs, war reportage enthusiasts, and collectors of colonial era war classics. It offers a disciplined, human perspective on the Boxer rebellion narratives and the wider dynamics of foreign intervention in china-without sensationalism, but with reverence for the complexities of the era. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions, this edition is restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint, it is a collector's item and a cultural treasure, a testament to a pivotal moment in Pekin's past and a bridge to readers who value precise historical craft.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9354756875
• ISBN13: 9789354756870
• Release Date: July 2021
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"