Victor Purcell Poradie kníh

The aim of this book, first published in 1936, was to give a complete conspectus of Chinese education at the time. It succeeds in this, describing entirely a period when China had abandoned an age-old system of literary education in favour of one derived from the West. However, the sponsors of the change, while admitting that the immediate new models were Western in origin, were able to point out that their prototypes were, in fact, in ancient China.

The book delves into the origins and evolution of the Boxer Uprising of 1900, exploring the historical context and key events that led to this significant rebellion in China. Dr. Prucell analyzes the social, political, and cultural factors that fueled the uprising, providing insights into the motivations of the Boxers and the impact of foreign intervention. Through a detailed examination, the work sheds light on the complexities of this pivotal moment in Chinese history.