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August 10, 2018 Leave a Comment

Humulating Defeat of the Chinese

Today's installment concludes Opium War of 1840,our selection from Short History of China by Demetrius Charles Boulger published in 1893.If you

August 9, 2018 Leave a Comment

Battles at Chinkiangfoo

The expedition proceeded northward for the Great River, and it was found necessary to attack Woosung, the port of Shanghai, en route.Continuing

August 8, 2018 Leave a Comment

Conflicts at Ningpo

The victory at Ching-hai was followed by the unopposed occupation of the important city of Ningpo.Continuing Opium War of 1840,our selection from

August 6, 2018 Leave a Comment

The Canton Agreement

The terms the Chinese had agreed to in a few hours were that the commissioners and all the troops should retire sixty miles from Canton, and that six

August 5, 2018 Leave a Comment

China Gathers Its Forces

The Chinese were busily employed in completing their warlike preparations, which at the same time they kept as secret as possible, in the hope of

August 4, 2018 Leave a Comment

Britain’s Excuse for the Opium War

So long as Taoukwang and his ministers held the opinions which they did not hesitate to express, a friendly intercourse was impossible.Continuing

August 3, 2018 Leave a Comment

Opium War of 1840

This series has seven easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: British Expedition Arrives.IntroductionThis conflict was the immediate

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