Publisher's Synopsis
The Siege of the Peking Legations is a historical account of the Boxer Rebellion in China in 1900. The book is a diary of the Reverend Roland Allen, an Anglican missionary who was present during the siege of the legations in Peking (modern-day Beijing). The diary provides a first-hand account of the events that took place during the siege, including the attacks on the legations by the Boxers, the efforts of the foreign powers to rescue their citizens, and the eventual relief of the legations by an international force. The book also includes Allen's reflections on the role of missionaries in China and the relationship between the Chinese and foreign powers. The Siege of the Peking Legations is a valuable historical document that provides insight into a pivotal moment in China's history and the experiences of foreign missionaries in China at the turn of the 20th century.This scarce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.
