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| THE WAR IN CHINA D McPherson  • The only detailed documentation on the First Anglo-Chinese War The First Opium War or the First Anglo-Chinese War was fought between the British East India Company and the Qing Dynasty of China from 1839 to 1842 with the aim of forcing China to allow free trade, particularly in opium. The wars are often cited as the end of China's isolation and the beginning of modern Chinese history. Often labelled one of the most important battles of pre-20th Century warfare, yet barely covered, D. McPherson carefully catalogues the causes and effects of this historic war, reconstructing for the readers the intricate details of the whole expedition. Creating a picturesque narrative of the bitter conflict, now lost in temporal progression, McPherson, himself a member of the Madras Army, provides perhaps the most detailed account of the events during 1839-42. First published in 1843, this contemporary account of The War in China is a must for military enthusiasts everywhere. Reviews |  Publish Date 15/09/2009 Specifications 190 x 120 mm 313 pages pages 978-193550107-7 £ 20 hardback Lancer  |
