Publisher's Synopsis
""Massacres of Christians by Heathen Chinese and Horrors of the Boxers"" is a historical account of the Boxer Rebellion in China in 1900, written by Harold Irwin Cleveland. The book details the brutal massacres of Christian missionaries and Chinese Christians by the Boxer rebels, who were a secret society opposed to foreign influence in China. The author describes the atrocities committed by the Boxers, including torture, rape, and murder, as well as the response of the international community, including the intervention of foreign troops. The book also explores the underlying causes of the rebellion, including economic and political factors, as well as the role of religion and nationalism. Through firsthand accounts and historical analysis, ""Massacres of Christians by Heathen Chinese and Horrors of the Boxers"" provides a comprehensive and harrowing portrait of one of the most violent and consequential events in modern 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.
