A Brief History of the Boxer Rebellion: China's War on Foreigners, 1900 (Brief Histories Series)

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In 1900, the Boxer Rebellion ignited one of the most dramatic conflicts of the early 20th century. The Society of Righteous and Harmonious Fists—a secret anti-foreign, anti-Christian movement—rose against the rapid Westernization and Christian missionary presence in China. What began as a local uprising escalated into a massive rebellion that drew in millions and drew the attention of the world's great powers.\n\nDiana Preston's A Brief History of the Boxer Rebellion traces the rebellion's origins in rural Shandong province and its spread through the Boxer movement's sophisticated organizational structure. She examines the Boxer ideology, the Boxer tactics, and the international response that led to the Eight-Nation Alliance invading China in 1900. Preston's narrative is both a military history and a cultural history, exploring the Boxer movement's deep roots in Chinese religious and political traditions.\n\nThis concise yet comprehensive account is part of the Brief Histories series, designed for readers who want a thorough understanding of a complex historical event in a readable format. The EPUB edition is available for your e-reader, making it easy to dive into one of the most important military and political conflicts of the modern era.

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