The Siege in Peking

Experiences of battle and hardship in early 20th century China<br><br>The siege of the foreign legations in Peking in 1900 is a familiar moment in history principally because it joined in common adversity the ministers citizens and military men of several nations in a defence within exotic surroundings against the Boxers and Imperial Chinese Army. The United States Japan Russia Italy The Netherlands France Great Britain Austria-Hungary Belgium Germany and Spain were all involved. The first attempt to relieve the besieged failed and the multi-national garrison was left to its own devices for several weeks. This account of the siege from within by an American civilian provides the reader with an invaluable insight into one of the most unusual episodes of modern military history. Available in soft cover and hard cover with dust jacket.