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The Story of the Siege in Peking is a historical account of the Boxer Rebellion in China in 1900, written by Samuel Marcus Russell. The book details the events leading up to the siege of the foreign legations in Peking, as well as the experiences of the foreign diplomats and their families during the siege. Russell provides a vivid description of the daily life of the besieged, including the food shortages, the constant threat of attack, and the tension between the various nationalities. He also describes the heroic efforts of the defenders, including the Chinese Christians who risked their lives to help the foreigners. The book includes maps and illustrations, as well as a detailed appendix with information on the various military units involved in the siege. Overall, The Story of the Siege in Peking is a valuable historical document that provides a fascinating glimpse into a pivotal moment in Chinese and world history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
