Les derniers jours de Pékin By: Pierre Loti (1850-1923)
Les derniers jours de Pékin by Pierre Loti is a gripping account of the author's experiences in China during the Boxer Rebellion. Loti's vivid descriptions paint a stark picture of the chaos and violence that ensued during this tumultuous period in Chinese history. The book is a fascinating blend of personal narrative and historical events, providing a unique perspective on the conflict through the eyes of a foreign observer. Loti's prose is poetic and evocative, capturing the atmosphere of fear and uncertainty that pervaded Beijing at the time. Despite its somewhat dated language and colonialist perspective, Les derniers jours de Pékin remains a valuable historical document that offers insight into a pivotal moment in Chinese history. It is a thought-provoking read that sheds light on the complexities of cultural exchange and imperialism in the early 20th century. Overall, I highly recommend Les derniers jours de Pékin to readers interested in history, travel literature, and cultural studies. Loti's firsthand account of the Boxer Rebellion is both informative and emotionally resonant, making it a compelling read for anyone curious about this fascinating period in Chinese history. First Page: LES DERNIERS JOURS DE PÉKIN CALMANN LÉVY, ÉDITEURS DU MÊME AUTEUR Format grand in 18. AU MAROC 1 vol. AZIYADÉ 1 LE CHÂTEAU DE LA BELLE AU BOIS DORMANT 1 LES DERNIERS JOURS DE PÉKIN 1 LES DÉSENCHANTÉES 1 LE DÉSERT 1 L'EXILÉE 1 FANTÔME D'ORIENT 1 FIGURES ET CHOSES QUI PASSAIENT 1 FLEURS D'ENNUI 1 LA GALILÉE 1 L'INDE (SANS LES ANGLAIS) 1 JAPONERIES D'AUTOMNE 1 JÉRUSALEM 1 LE LIVRE DE LA PITIÉ ET DE LA MORT 1 MADAME CHRYSANTHÈME 1 LE MARIAGE DE LOTI 1 MATELOT 1 MON FRÈRE YVES 1 LA MORT DE PHILÆ 1 PAGES CHOISIES 1 PÊCHEUR D'ISLANDE 1 PROPOS D'EXIL 1 RAMUNTCHO 1 RAMUNTCHO, pièce 1 REFLETS SUR LA SOMBRE ROUTE 1 LE ROMAN D'UN ENFANT 1 LE ROMAN D'UN SPAHI 1 LA TROISIÈME JEUNESSE DE MADAME PRUNE 1 TURQUIE AGONISANTE 1 UN PÈLERIN D'ANGKOR 1 VERS ISPAHAN 1 Format in 8º cavalier... Continue reading book >>

Les derniers jours de Pékin By: Pierre Loti (1850-1923)

Les derniers jours de Pékin by Pierre Loti is a gripping account of the author's experiences in China during the Boxer Rebellion. Loti's vivid descriptions paint a stark picture of the chaos and violence that ensued during this tumultuous period in Chinese history.

The book is a fascinating blend of personal narrative and historical events, providing a unique perspective on the conflict through the eyes of a foreign observer. Loti's prose is poetic and evocative, capturing the atmosphere of fear and uncertainty that pervaded Beijing at the time.

Despite its somewhat dated language and colonialist perspective, Les derniers jours de Pékin remains a valuable historical document that offers insight into a pivotal moment in Chinese history. It is a thought-provoking read that sheds light on the complexities of cultural exchange and imperialism in the early 20th century.

Overall, I highly recommend Les derniers jours de Pékin to readers interested in history, travel literature, and cultural studies. Loti's firsthand account of the Boxer Rebellion is both informative and emotionally resonant, making it a compelling read for anyone curious about this fascinating period in Chinese history.

First Page:

LES

DERNIERS JOURS

DE PÉKIN

CALMANN LÉVY, ÉDITEURS

DU MÊME AUTEUR Format grand in 18.

AU MAROC 1 vol. AZIYADÉ 1 LE CHÂTEAU DE LA BELLE AU BOIS DORMANT 1 LES DERNIERS JOURS DE PÉKIN 1 LES DÉSENCHANTÉES 1 LE DÉSERT 1 L'EXILÉE 1 FANTÔME D'ORIENT 1 FIGURES ET CHOSES QUI PASSAIENT 1 FLEURS D'ENNUI 1 LA GALILÉE 1 L'INDE (SANS LES ANGLAIS) 1 JAPONERIES D'AUTOMNE 1 JÉRUSALEM 1 LE LIVRE DE LA PITIÉ ET DE LA MORT 1 MADAME CHRYSANTHÈME 1 LE MARIAGE DE LOTI 1 MATELOT 1 MON FRÈRE YVES 1 LA MORT DE PHILÆ 1 PAGES CHOISIES 1 PÊCHEUR D'ISLANDE 1 PROPOS D'EXIL 1 RAMUNTCHO 1 RAMUNTCHO, pièce 1 REFLETS SUR LA SOMBRE ROUTE 1 LE ROMAN D'UN ENFANT 1 LE ROMAN D'UN SPAHI 1 LA TROISIÈME JEUNESSE DE MADAME PRUNE 1 TURQUIE AGONISANTE 1 UN PÈLERIN D'ANGKOR 1 VERS ISPAHAN 1

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