In 1900, under the rule of the Empress Dowager Cixi, China was in the era of the division of powers. Under the signing of various unequal treaties, the people had no livelihood, famines everywhere, and the Boxer Rebellion finally broke out. Minister Rong Luadvocated suppression of the Boxers, and Prince Duanplayedwanted to use the boxers to drive the great powers out of China, so he continued to kill missionaries and foreigners.headed by British Minister Arthurdecided to stay in Beijing in order to avoid the outbreak of war. However, under the erroneous instructions of Prince Duan, the conflict became more and more violent. During the fifty-five days besieged by the Boxers, American officers, the Russian Countessand others led the defense of the coalition forces of various countries. The coalition forces invaded Beijing, and Cixi fled in disguise as a civilian. After the defeat of the Qing court, he exchanged territories for compensation in exchange for a little respite, but this led to the country's accelerated demise.
55 Days at Peking movie plot
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Lady Sarah Robertson: No! No, you can't have them.
Sir Arthur Robertson: Sarah, we agreed. We need the books for the barricades. I thought you'd be the first to understand.
Sir Arthur Robertson: Not the complete set of the Napoleonic Wars! Mother just sent them to you for your birthday.
Sir Arthur Robertson: I have a confession to make. French history bores me.
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Gen. Jung-Lu: Your Majesty, it does not require courage or spirit to rip up a few rails. The Boxers flee from the foreign devils! If Admiral Seymour be denied the use of the railway, he will now march on Peking.