Publisher's Synopsis
The book titled ""The British Arms In North China And Japan: Peking 1860, Kagosima 1862 (1864)"" is authored by David Field Rennie. The book provides a detailed account of the British military operations in North China and Japan during the mid-19th century. The author has highlighted two significant events in the book - the Peking expedition of 1860 and the Kagoshima bombardment of 1862.The Peking expedition was undertaken by the British forces to secure the release of British and French prisoners held by the Chinese government. The British forces, with the help of French allies, attacked Peking and captured it, leading to the signing of the Treaty of Tientsin. The Kagoshima bombardment was a naval attack by the British on the Japanese city of Kagoshima in retaliation for the murder of a British merchant by the local authorities.The book provides a comprehensive account of the military strategies and tactics used by the British forces during these operations. It also sheds light on the political and diplomatic aspects of these events, including the negotiations that led to the signing of treaties between the British and Chinese and Japanese governments.The book is a valuable resource for historians, military strategists, and anyone interested in the history of British military operations in Asia. It provides a detailed insight into the military and political dynamics of the time and is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of the region.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.
