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

By Robert James Leslie M'Ghee

Book Overview

""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 tells the story of the British campaign in China during the year 1860. The campaign was a response to the Chinese government's refusal to allow trade in opium, which was a major source of income for the British Empire. The book provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the campaign, including the diplomatic negotiations between the British and Chinese governments. It also describes the military tactics used by the British forces, including the famous siege of the Summer Palace in Pekin (now Beijing). The book is written in a narrative style, with vivid descriptions of the battles and the people involved. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of China and the British Empire in the 19th century.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432505173
• ISBN13: 9781432505172
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"