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In 1900 a north Chinese movement of spirit-possession boxing societies attacked Christian converts and foreigners, the Qing court declared war on eight powers at once, and the resulting invasion, sack of Beijing and indemnity shaped Chinese politics for a generation.
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The Boxer Rebellion: books to read, in order
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- How should I approach learning the boxer rebellion?
- In 1900 a north Chinese movement of spirit-possession boxing societies attacked Christian converts and foreigners, the Qing court declared war on eight powers at once, and the resulting invasion, sack of Beijing and indemnity shaped Chinese politics for a generation.
- What's a good book to start the boxer rebellion with?
- A strong starting point is The siege at Peking by Peter Fleming. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.
- What should I read after the boxer rebellion?
- Once you have the fundamentals, explore closely related subjects like The Indian Rebellion of 1857.