Indiscreet Letters From Peking Being the Notes of an Eye-Witness, Which Set Forth in Some Detail, from Day to Day, the Real Story of the Siege and Sack of a Distressed Capital in 1900—The Year of Great Tribulation
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Authors:
- Putnam Weale, B. L. (Bertram Lenox)
1877 - 1930
About this book
In the tumultuous backdrop of the Boxer Rebellion, a pivotal uprising against foreign influence in China, "Indiscreet Letters From Peking" by B. L. Putnam Weale offers an unparalleled eyewitness account of the Siege and Sack of Peking. This gripping narrative reveals the harrowing realities faced by both foreign nationals and Chinese citizens, highlighting the struggle for survival amidst the chaos. Weale's meticulous observations illuminate the clash of cultures and the desperate fight for unalienable rights during a time of great tribulation. Ideal for historians and civic activists, this document serves as a crucial resource for understanding the complexities of imperialism and resistance. Dive into this compelling historical chronicle and witness the unfolding drama of a distressed capital.
