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The Last Days of Pekin

Gelesen von Peter Tucker

(4,7 Sterne; 5 Bewertungen)

The author was an officer in the French navy. This book is a compilation of his experiences when stationed in China in 1900 during and immediately after the Boxer Rebellion. It contains descriptions of the horrors of war, but more significantly a detailed description of the mysterious civilisation into which the occupying ("barbarian") forces intruded. The story is told with sympathy and admiration despite a degree of colonial chauvinism. (Summary by Peter Tucker) (6 hr 13 min)

Chapters

Author's Dedication and Translator's Note

4:05

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Arrival in the Yellow Sea

9:39

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At Ning-Hia

10:09

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On the Way to Pekin - beginning

51:41

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On the Way to Pekin - conclusion

27:15

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In the Imperial City - beginning

44:51

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In the Imperial City - continuation

58:01

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In the Imperial City - conclusion

42:41

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Return to Ning-Hia

6:42

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Pekin in Springtime

29:23

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The Tombs of the Emperors

1:00:51

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The Last Days of Pekin

28:37

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Bewertungen

Fascinating History

(4 Sterne)

Mr. Peter Tucker is so good that I often felt like the actual officer was recounting his journey. The fabulous wealth against the dire poverty was so well depicted. I kept thinking that the 1900 Rebellion was against the wealthy nobles, but that wasn't it. The Boxer Rebellion appeared to be a last chance to rid the country of barbarians. The hatred against all non-Chinese was intense. The author values the history and treasures of the nobles, unlike how he depicts other invading armies. I do wonder if the immense treasure that WAS China has all been destroyed. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this book.

(5 Sterne)

Well read by a great reader Fascinating history around the Boxer Rebellion - did not realise how many nations were involved! A little arrogant from the French but they were an occupying army.