Boxer
A well turned out foot soldier in the Boxer Movement.
AKA
Boxer Rebellion
Society of the Righteous Fist, Harmonious Fists, Order of Literary Patriots…all names of gangs which formed a popular movement to oppose the Imperial government and the growing influence of the European powers. The Europeans called them the “Boxers” because they practiced a form of martial arts and believed themselves invincible.
Region
China
Historical Period
19th century
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