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Diana Preston
Diana Preston wrote A Pirate of Exquisite Mind, a fascinating look at a historical figure. She's a writer who brings history to life with sharp detail.
Besieged in Peking (Biography & Memoirs)
Besieged in Peking (Biography & Memoirs)
- Pages
- 320
- Published
- 1999
- Language
- English
Synopsis
This book recounts the 1900 Boxer Rising in China, focusing on the siege of the Foreign Legations in Peking and their eventual relief by an international force. It incorporates vivid eye-witness accounts to bring the historical events to life. The narrative also places the rebellion within the broader social and political landscape of the turn of the century, exploring China's enduring complex relationship with the outside world.