Relief Forces and Fall of Beijing

Gary details the Eight-Nation relief force, its arrival, breaking the siege, and the imperial flight from Beijing.

Play episode from 10:48

chevron_right

Transcript

chevron_right

Transcript

Episode notes

From 1899 to 1900, China underwent a widespread and violent uprising. The revolt, a reaction against China’s exploitation by foreign powers, was decades in the making.

In response to the revolt, a group of eight nations joined together to put down the rebellion and ultimately subjected China to yet another humiliating treaty.

The rebellion wasn’t successful, but it laid the groundwork for the seismic changes that would shape the country during the 20th century.

Learn more about the Boxer Rebellion and how it influenced China on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.

Sponsors