Savage Empire - Forgotten Wars of the 19th Century
Author(s): Ian Hernon
RARE AND COLLECTIBLE | MILITARY HISTORY
This text, a sequel to Massacre and Retribution, recounts the darker side of some of the forgotten colonial wars. These include the Opium War (1839-42) - which shamed Britain and was fought to maintain the opium trade. Thousands died as British technology and warships hammered Chinese warriors on land and at sea; the Persian War (1856-57) - an epic march in foul conditions. A tremendous cavalry charge and a swift victory were features of this campaign on Persian soil fought to maintain the balance of interests which kept Russia out of India; and the Arrow or Second Chinese War (1856-60) - the seizure of a small craft sparked a conflict which saw the attempted mass poisoning of Britons in Hong Kong, the slaughter of British soldiers bogged down in mudflats, the murder of diplomats under a white flag, the winning of seven VCs in a single engagment and the destruction of the Summer Palace.
2000, First edition. A fine, unmarked copy in a fine, unclipped d/w. Scans available if required.
Product Information
General Fields
- :
- : Sutton Publishing
- : 0.553383
- : 01 June 2000
- : .73 Inches X 6.4 Inches X 9.5 Inches
- : books
Special Fields
- : 214
- : 355.009
- : Hardback
- : Ian Hernon