The Peking Express with James Zimmerman

The China History Podcast
Written By Laszlo Montgomery

Hitting the shelves on April 4th is Beijing-based attorney James Zimmerman's new book: "The Peking Express - The Bandits who Stole a Train, Stunned the West, and Broke the Republic of China." This explosive and historic event in May-June 1923 had far-reaching consequences for China.

For more info go to ThePekingExpress.com!

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