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The Boxer Rebellion and the Great Game in China,Used
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The year is 1900, and Western empiresboth old and neware locked in regional entanglements across the globe. The British are losing a bitter war against the Boers while the German kaiser is busy building a vast new navy. The United States is struggling to put down an insurgency in the South Pacific while the upstart imperialist Japan begins to make clear to neighboring Russia its territorial ambition. In China, a perennial pawn in the Great Game, a mysterious group of superstitious peasants is launching attacks on the Western powers they fear are corrupting their country. These ordinary Chinesecalled Boxers by the West because of their martial arts showmanshiprise up, seemingly out of nowhere. Foreshadowing the insurgencies of the more recent past, they lack a centralized leadership and instead tap into latent nationalism and deep economic frustration to build their army. Their battle cry: "Support the Qing, exterminate the foreigners."Many scholars brush off the Boxers as an illconceived and easily defeated revolt, but the military historian David J. Silbey shows just how close they came to beating back the combined might of all the imperial powers. Drawing on the diaries and letters of allied soldiers and diplomats, Silbey paints a vivid portrait of the shortlived war. Even though their cause ended just as quickly as it began, the bravery and patriotism of the Boxers would inspire Chinese nationalistsincluding a young Mao Zedongfor decades to come.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Boxer Rebellion and the Great Game in China'? A: The book explores the Boxer Rebellion of 1900, detailing the conflict between Western powers and a group of Chinese peasants known as the Boxers, who rose against foreign influence in China.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Boxer Rebellion and the Great Game in China' is David J. Silbey, a military historian.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This book is available in its First Edition, published on March 27, 2012.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 304 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: 'The Boxer Rebellion and the Great Game in China' is available in new condition.
- Q: Is there any specific historical context covered in the book? A: Yes, the book provides historical context regarding the geopolitical tensions at the turn of the 20th century, including Western imperialism and the rise of nationalism in China.
- Q: Does the book include primary source material? A: Yes, David J. Silbey draws on diaries and letters from allied soldiers and diplomats to present a vivid portrayal of the Boxer Rebellion.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: The book explores themes of nationalism, imperialism, and the struggles of ordinary Chinese against foreign domination during the Boxer Rebellion.
- Q: Who might benefit from reading this book? A: Readers interested in Chinese history, military history, or the dynamics of imperialism and nationalism will find valuable insights in this book.