Orion Figures 1/72 Boxer Rebellion 1900-01 # 72009
The Boxer Rebellion (1900–1901) was a violent anti-foreign and anti-Christian uprising that took place in northern China during the final years of the Qing Dynasty.
It was led by a secret society known as the “Boxers,” officially called the Righteous and Harmonious Fists, who opposed the growing influence of Western powers and missionaries in China.
The movement began as a grassroots reaction to economic hardship, foreign control over trade, and resentment toward Christian converts, who were often seen as benefiting from foreign protection.
The Boxers believed in a mix of martial arts, spiritual practices, and rituals that they thought would make them immune to bullets, which gave them confidence in confronting modern, well-armed forces.
As the uprising spread, Boxer groups attacked foreign nationals, missionaries, and Chinese Christians.
The situation escalated dramatically in 1900 when Boxers, supported by elements within the Qing government, besieged the foreign legation quarter in Beijing.
This prompted an international response, with an alliance of eight nations—including Britain, Germany, Russia, Japan, and the United States—sending troops to intervene.
The conflict ended with the defeat of the Boxers and the occupation of Beijing by foreign forces.
In 1901, the Qing government was forced to sign the Boxer Protocol, which imposed heavy financial penalties, allowed foreign troops to be stationed in key locations, and further weakened China’s sovereignty.
The Boxer Rebellion marked a significant moment in Chinese history, highlighting internal instability and the pressures of foreign imperialism.
It contributed to the eventual fall of the Qing Dynasty in 1911 and remains a powerful symbol of resistance against outside influence, as well as a reminder of the consequences of isolation and unrest during a period of rapid global change.
| SKU | ORI72009 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Orion Figures |
| Scale | 1/72 |
| Short Description | Orion Figures 1/72 Boxer Rebellion 1900-01 # 72009 42 figures in 21 poses |
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