Everything Everywhere Daily The Boxer Rebellion
Oct 13, 2024
Dive into the chaotic events of the Boxer Rebellion that shook China from 1899 to 1900. Discover how the uprising was fueled by resentment against foreign exploitation and the rise of the Society of Righteous and Harmonious Fists. Learn about the Eight-Nation Alliance and the dramatic siege of Beijing, where diplomats faced peril. Explore the harsh consequences imposed by the Boxer Protocol and how the rebellion set the stage for significant changes in China's trajectory throughout the 20th century.
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