Wilson, Andrew

Ever Victorious Army

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ISBN 13:
9781845747404
author:
Wilson, Andrew
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Naval & Military Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2009
Pages:
395
Genre:
History Textbook
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£23.73

Description

The Ever-Victorious Army: A History of the Chinese Campaign (1860-64) Under Lt-Col C. G. Gordon This book tells the story of an elite force of Chinese troops, officered by Europeans and initially commanded by American Frederick Ward, who played a major part in quelling the Taiping rebellion. The uprising caused widespread death and destruction before it was eventually brought to an end. The EVA's commander, Lt-Col C. G. Gordon, won both the respect of his men and a string of engagements as he repelled the Taiping threat to Shanghai. This book provides a full account of this epic campaign, which is little-known but fascinating for students of Chinese history and admirers of Gordon alike. Gordon's experience with the EVA was a formative period in his career, one that ultimately led to his legendary death at Khartoum. This book offers a revealing look at an important chapter in British colonial history.

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