Yangtze River Gunboats 190049 by Angus Konstam (English) Paperback Book

Description: Yangtze River Gunboats 190049 by Angus Konstam, Tony Bryan "Yangtze River Gunboats, 1900-47". FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description From the end of the 19th century through the first half of the 20th, most Western powers maintained a naval presence in China. These gunboats protected traders and missionaries, safeguarded national interests, and patrolled Chinese rivers in search of pirates. It was a wild, lawless time in China as ruthless warlords fought numerous small wars to increase their power and influence. This book covers the gunboats of all the major nations that stationed naval forces in China, including America, Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, and Japan, and looks at such famous incidents 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. Author Biography Angus Konstam hails from the Orkney Islands, and is the author of over 50 books, 30 of which are published by Osprey. This acclaimed and widely published author has written several books on piracy, including The History of Pirates and Blackbeard: Americas Most Notorious Pirate. A former naval officer and museum professional, he worked as the Curator of Weapons at the Tower of London and as the Chief Curator of the Mel Fisher Maritime Museum in Key West, Florida. He now works as a full-time author and historian, and lives in Edinburgh, Scotland.Tony Bryan is a freelance illustrator of many years experience who lives and works in Dorset. He initially qualified in Engineering and worked for a number of years in Military Research and Development, and has a keen interest in military hardware – armour, small arms, aircraft and ships. Table of Contents Introduction Chronology Design & Development Construction & Operation Life on Board Gunboats in Action The Gunboats Bibliography Review "This monograph presents the true story of the gunboats from the U.S. Navy and the navies of many European powers and Japan that patrolled the Yangtze River, protecting missionaries and trade and diplomatic outposts, as well as countering warlords and pirates. Each type of gunboat is described in detail, but even more valuable are the descriptions of life on the gunboats and the exotic political and cultural environment in which they operated." -Richard R. Burgess, "Seapower"(September 2011) "A worthy addition to the library and is thoroughly recommended for those with an interest in the era" -- Miniature Wargames Promotional A broad look at the numerous gunboats that patrolled the great rivers of China from the end of the 19th century through the first half of the 20th century. Review Quote "This monograph presents the true story of the gunboats from the U.S. Navy and the navies of many European powers and Japan that patrolled the Yangtze River, protecting missionaries and trade and diplomatic outposts, as well as countering warlords and pirates. Each type of gunboat is described in detail, but even more valuable are the descriptions of life on the gunboats and the exotic political and cultural environment in which they operated." -- Richard R. Burgess, Seapower(September 2011) "This is another well written [Osprey] book. It details the early days of the river boat force and carries the reader up until the end of the riverboat force in 1949." -- Jim Adams, AeroScale "Provides a fine survey of early gunboats that protected traders and missionaries from the end of the 19th century to the first half of the 20th ... Any China or military history library will find this specific and informative." -- The Midwest Book Review (September 2011) Promotional "Headline" A broad look at the numerous gunboats that patrolled the great rivers of China from the end of the 19th century through the first half of the 20th century. Details ISBN1849084084 Author Tony Bryan Pages 48 ISBN-10 1849084084 ISBN-13 9781849084086 Format Paperback Imprint Osprey Publishing Place of Publication Osprey Country of Publication United Kingdom Year 2011 Media Book Short Title YANGTZE RIVER GUNBOATS 1900-49 Language English Illustrator Tony Bryan Series Number 181 Residence ENK Birth 1960 Series New Vanguard Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC DEWEY 951.04 UK Release Date 2011-06-20 Publication Date 2011-06-20 Translated from English AU Release Date 2011-06-20 NZ Release Date 2011-06-20 Illustrations 7 col Death 1847 Affiliation Professor of Politics, Oxford University Position Illustrator Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137289649;

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