The War In Tong-King: Why The French Are In Tong-King And What They Are Doing There

By Sidney Augustus Staunton

Book Overview

The book ""The War In Tong-King: Why The French Are In Tong-King And What They Are Doing There"" by Sidney A. Staunton provides a detailed account of the French colonial expansion in Southeast Asia during the late 19th century. It focuses specifically on the French military campaign in the region of Tong-King (now known as northern Vietnam) and the reasons behind their involvement in this conflict.The author begins by providing a historical background of the region and its people, including the various ethnic groups and kingdoms that existed in the area prior to French colonization. He then goes on to describe the French colonial policy in Southeast Asia and their efforts to establish a foothold in the region.The book also provides a detailed account of the military campaign in Tong-King, which lasted from 1883 to 1886. The author describes the various battles and skirmishes that took place during this time, as well as the tactics used by both the French and the Vietnamese forces.In addition to the military campaign, the book also explores the political and economic motives behind the French involvement in Tong-King. The author discusses the various factions within the French government that supported the campaign, as well as the economic interests that drove French expansion in Southeast Asia.Overall, ""The War In Tong-King"" provides a comprehensive overview of the French colonial expansion in Southeast Asia during the late 19th century, with a particular focus on the military campaign in Tong-King. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of colonialism and imperialism in Southeast Asia.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: 116307604X
• ISBN13: 9781163076040
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 52 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"