A Diary of the Siege of the Legations in Peking During the Summer of 1900

This gripping firsthand account by British diplomat Nigel Oliphant provides a unique perspective on the famous Boxer Rebellion in China at the turn of the 20th century. Oliphant describes in vivid detail the siege of the British legation in Peking (now Beijing) by Chinese nationalist rebels, which lasted for 55 days. His diary entries offer a fascinating glimpse into the daily struggles of the besieged foreign diplomats and their Chinese Christian allies against overwhelming odds. The book provides a valuable historical record of a pivotal event in modern Chinese history.

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