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IT does not fall to the lot of every woman - or man, either - to go through a siege, especially one SO remarkable, and, indeed, unique in many of its features, as that of the Legations in Peking.
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Behind the Scenes in Peking (Classic Reprint)
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This firsthand account follows the author, Mary Hooker, wife of an American diplomat, through the Boxer Rebellion of 1900, a pivotal moment in Chinese history. The author transports the reader into the siege of Peking, offering a perspective of the terror and resilience of the diplomatic corps and their families. She chronicles their trials, including the harrowing rescue of persecuted Christian converts and the assassination of the German minister, Baron von Ketteler. Hooker's rich descriptions provide a rare glimpse into these events, capturing the raw emotions, diplomatic tensions, and the resilience of those who endured. This book offers a fascinating and unforgettable account of this pivotal chapter in Sino-Western relations. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333428464_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333428464
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