Far China Station

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

Autori

• Robert Erwin Johnson

Parametri

• 322 pagine
• 12 ore di lettura

• Cina

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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.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2013

(In brossura)