The Chinese War: An Account of All the Operations of the British Forces From the Commencement to the Treaty of Nanking (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Name: The Chinese War: An Account of All the Operations of the British Forces From the Commencement to the Treaty of Nanking (Classic Reprint)
Author: John Ouchterlony
ISBN: 9780265170908

John Ouchterlony

9780265170908: The Chinese War: An Account of All the Operations of the British Forces From the Commencement to the Treaty of Nanking (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0265170907 ISBN 13: 9780265170908

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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A detailed look at Britain’s military campaigns in 1840s China and the costs of empire.

This narrative follows operations from the early clashes to the Treaty of Nanking, combining battlefield action with the daily life of soldiers and civilians.

This edition presents a chronological account of engagements, sieges, and the political backdrop that shaped early Anglo-Chinese relations. It blends scenes of combat with the administrative and logistical challenges of establishing a new settlement and ensuring secure trade and residency.

Read about major campaigns and confrontations, including assaults on fortified positions and the use of naval and land forces.
See how troops moved, fought, and secured settlements amid urban riots and tense diplomacy.
Learn how treaties, tariffs, and colonial administration evolved in the wake of conflict.
Understand the broader context of 19th-century gunboat diplomacy and imperial policy.

Ideal for readers of military history, maritime operations, and the era of early Western presence in China.

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