Far China Station

The U.S. Navy in Asian Waters, 1800-1898

Auteurs

• Robert Erwin Johnson

Paramètres

• 322 pages
• 12 heures de lecture

• Chine

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Focusing on the East India Squadron, the book provides a detailed exploration of 19th-century American naval and diplomatic activities in the Far East. It highlights the squadron's critical role in foreign policy, detailing the challenges faced by its ships and sailors. Readers encounter a vivid array of naval vessels, from the illustrious Olympia to the less glamorous Palos, alongside a cast of characters including naval heroes, rebellious mobs, and flawed officials, all set against the backdrop of tumultuous seas and the decline of the Old Navy.

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• Année de publication: 2013
• Reliure: (souple)