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Condición: New. 2024 N & M Press reprint (original pub 1884). SB. 49 pagesPublished Price £11.99 The Tonkin War developed out of a tussle between France and China for influence in Vietnam. Following a number of engagements, diplomatic exchanges between Li Hongzhang and Captain Ernest François Fournier produced a tentative agreement that China would withdraw from Tonkin and legally recognise a French protectorate. Negotiations, however, eventually broke down and the French launched an attack on Fuzhou on 23 August 1884.Foreign military observers, including the two American authors of this report, saw the engagement as a chance to evaluate the success of recent Chinese attempts to modernise the imperial navy. For the Qing empire, the Battle of Fuzhou was a disaster, the French fleet of eight ships outgunning its eleven vessels, all of which were eventually sunk. The defeat "paved the way for the dynasty's downfall". The eight plates are after sketches made during the battle and show several Chinese ships before and after they were sunk. The final sketch is of a dog which drowned while trying to escape. Book.…

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Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - â??The French at Foochowâ? recounts a pivotal yet often overlooked moment in Sino-French relations during the late 19th century. This historical work, originally published in 1884, details the naval engagement at Foochow (now Fuzhou) and its broader implications for French colonial ambitions in Asia and Chinese sovereignty. Authored by James F. Roche and L.L. Cowen, the book offers a contemporary perspective on the strategies, forces, and consequences of the conflict. It provides insights into the technological disparities between the French and Chinese navies, the political maneuvering surrounding the event, and the impact on regional power dynamics. This book is valuable for historians and readers interested in naval history, 19th-century imperialism, and Sino-French relations.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book provides an eyewitness account of the French conflict on the River Min in the late 19th century. As the author was present during this conflict and had many opportunities since to research and interview others involved, this book presents a well-rounded and comprehensive account of the events that transpired. It places the battle within a broader historical context, discussing its causes and consequences, and exploring the socio-political landscape of the time. The author also delves into the human experience of war, examining the motivations, actions, and emotions of those involved. Ultimately, this book offers valuable insights into the nature of conflict and the complex interplay between nations and individuals during wartime. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

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