9780243888412 - Le Tong-Kin (Classic Reprint) de Petit, Édouard (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a gripping summary of the dramatic first encounter between France and the Tongking region of northern Vietnam in the 1800s. The author details the region's long struggle for independence from Chinese rule and the complex interactions between different ethnic groups, including the Vietnamese, Chinese, and French. At the heart of the narrative is Francis Garnier, a charismatic French naval officer who played a pivotal role in shaping the course of events. Through his audacious military campaigns and diplomatic negotiations, Garnier secured a foothold for France in Tongking, opening the door to further exploration and colonization. The book offers a rare glimpse into the complexities of this historical encounter, shedding light on the motivations, ambitions, and consequences that shaped the destiny of Tongking. 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.