Publisher's Synopsis
The Boxer Rebellion: A Political and Diplomatic Review is a historical book written by Paul Henry Clements and originally published in 1915. The book provides a comprehensive account of the Boxer Rebellion, a violent anti-foreign and anti-Christian uprising that took place in China between 1899 and 1901. The author examines the political and diplomatic factors that led to the rebellion, including China's increasing weakness and vulnerability to foreign influence, the rise of nationalism and anti-imperialist sentiment, and the role of foreign powers in China's affairs. Clements also analyzes the military aspects of the rebellion, including the tactics and strategies employed by the Boxers and the responses of the foreign powers, particularly the Eight-Nation Alliance, which intervened to suppress the rebellion. The book also delves into the aftermath of the rebellion, including the impact on China's political and social landscape, the role of foreign powers in shaping China's future, and the legacy of the rebellion in Chinese history. Overall, The Boxer Rebellion: A Political and Diplomatic Review provides a detailed and insightful analysis of one of the most significant events in modern Chinese history, shedding light on the complex political, social, and diplomatic factors that shaped the rebellion and its aftermath.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.
