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How We Got Into Pekin: A Narrative Of The Campaign In China Of 1860

How We Got Into Pekin: A Narrative Of The Campaign In China Of 1860

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Presidents & Heads of StateFiction AnthologiesWorld War II

ISBN10: 116311099X
ISBN13: 9781163110997
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 384
Weight: 1.13
Height: 0.79 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
How We Got Into Pekin: A Narrative Of The Campaign In China Of 1860 is a historical account written by Robert John L. M'Ghee. The book chronicles the events of the campaign in China during the year 1860, which was a significant period in the history of China. The narrative describes the journey of the British and French forces as they made their way to Pekin, the capital city of China, during the Second Opium War.The book provides a detailed account of the military operations, battles, and strategies employed by the British and French forces as they fought their way through the Chinese countryside towards Pekin. It also explores the political and diplomatic factors that led to the conflict between the Western powers and the Chinese Empire.M'Ghee's account is based on his personal experiences as a participant in the campaign, which lends authenticity and credibility to the narrative. The book is written in a clear and concise style that makes it accessible to readers of all levels of expertise.Overall, How We Got Into Pekin: A Narrative Of The Campaign In China Of 1860 is a valuable historical document that provides insight into a significant period in Chinese and Western history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in military history, international relations, or Chinese history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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