The French At Foochow (1884)

By James F. Roche and L L Cowen

Book Overview

The French At Foochow (1884) is a historical non-fiction book written by James F. Roche. The book provides an in-depth account of the French military expedition to China in 1884, specifically focusing on their campaign in the city of Foochow (now known as Fuzhou). The author describes the events leading up to the expedition, the political and social context of the time, and the military tactics used by the French to conquer the city. The book also includes detailed descriptions of the battles and skirmishes that took place during the campaign, as well as the aftermath and consequences of the French victory. Through this book, readers can gain a deeper understanding of the complex relationships between European powers and China during the late 19th century, as well as the military strategies employed during this time period.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: 1166150453
• ISBN13: 9781166150457
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 72 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"