Konstam, Angus
Yangtze River
- ISBN 13:
- 9781849084086
- author:
- Konstam, Angus
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Osprey Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 48
- Dimensions:
- 24.4 x 18 x 0.5 cm
- Genre:
- History
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Yangtze River Gunboats 1900-49 by Angus Konstam The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw Western powers maintain a significant naval presence in China, with gunboats playing a crucial role in protecting traders, missionaries, and national interests. This period was marked by lawlessness and conflict as ruthless warlords fought for power and influence. Angus Konstam's book explores the history of these gunboats, covering the major nations that stationed naval forces in China, including America, Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, and Japan. The book examines notable incidents such as the Japanese bombing of the USS Patay and the dramatic escape of the HMS Amethyst from Communist forces in 1947, which marked the end of the gunboat era. By examining these events and others, Konstam provides a detailed account of this fascinating period in Chinese history, shedding light on the complex relationships between Western powers and China during this time.
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