(Discussion)🎙️The Boxer Rebellion of 1899-1901 🇨🇳 Chinese History

This History Podcast is about the Boxer Rebellion of 1899-1901, which saw a eight-nation alliance face off against the Qing Dynasty and Yihetuan Boxers.

➡️This History Podcast will have Craig and Justin explaining the significance of the Boxer Rebellion for the Pacific War and global history. Craig also provides a general update for the entire channel, particularly about the new “Speakeasy” Podcast series.

➡️The Boxer Rebellion is one of the most grievous wounds to the Qing Dynasty. Christian and Foreign encroachment within China alongside a weakened and appeasing Qing Dynasty led to the rise of the Yihetuan Boxers.

➡️Known as the Militia United in Righteousness “Yihequan”, the Boxers were anti-Christian and anti-foreigner insurrectionists. They sought to stop the foreign nations exploitation of the Qing dynasty and Chinese people.

➡️The Empress Dowager Cixi would be pushed by conservatives such as Prince Duan in the Imperial court to support the Boxer’s and use the situation to expel the foreigners from China once and for all.

➡️This episode on the Boxer Rebellion will cover every aspect of the war such as: the Juhe Incident, the battle of Senluo temple, Seymour Expedition, the fourth battle of Dagu forts, battle of Tientsin (Tianjin), the Gasalee Expedition and the Siege of the international legations. Eight nations; Britain, France, Germany, Russia, Japan, Italy, Austria-Hungary and America would have to come together for survival within a hostile China.