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The Boxer Movement, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, c
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The Boxer Movement, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, c
STC357922 The Boxer Movement, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, c.1910 (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton (1825-55); Private Collection; (add.info.: Li and Song armies defeat foreign soldiers; revolt against western commercial and political influence in China; insurgents finally fell to the Eight Nation Alliance ; rebellion from 1899-1901; ); The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright
Media ID 22947834
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
Armies Banner Banners Cannons Firing Insurgent Pith Helmet Rebel Rebelling Rebels Uprising
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The Boxer Movement - A Defiant Stand Against Western Influence in China
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. This photo print, taken from Richard Caton Woodville's illustration in Hutchinsons History of the Nations circa 1910, transports us back to a pivotal moment in Chinese history. The image depicts the infamous Boxer Movement, a rebellion that erupted between 1899 and 1901 as a response to growing western commercial and political influence in China. In this scene, we witness the Li and Song armies valiantly fighting against foreign soldiers who had encroached upon their land. Banners flutter defiantly in the wind as insurgents clad in traditional costumes clash with colonial troops wearing pith helmets. The air is thick with tension as cannons roar and weapons are fired. The Eight Nation Alliance eventually quelled the uprising, but for a brief period, these rebels stood united against overwhelming odds. Their battle cry echoed through fields strewn with fallen comrades - an indomitable spirit refusing to yield. Woodville's masterful engraving captures both the chaos of conflict and the determination of those who fought for their homeland. It serves as a poignant reminder of how historical events can shape nations and cultures. As we gaze upon this powerful image from Bridgeman Images' Stapleton Collection, let us reflect on the bravery displayed by these warriors who dared to confront foreign powers head-on. May it inspire us to appreciate our own histories while fostering empathy for those whose struggles have shaped our world today.
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