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China Station: The British Militry in the Middle Kingdom, 1839–1997 Kindle Edition

by Mark Felton (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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The Author, who lives in Shanghai, sets out to demonstrate that the British military has been at the forefront of many of the great changes that have swept China over the last two centuries.He devotes chapters to the various wars, military adventures and rebellions that regularly punctuated Sino/British relationships since the 1st Opium War 1839-1842. This classic example of Imperial intervention saw the establishment of Hong Kong and Shanghai as key trading centres. The Second Opium War and the Taiping and Boxer Rebellions saw the advancement of British influence despite determined but unsuccessful efforts by the Chinese to loosen the grip of Western domination. The Royal Navys might ensured that, by gunboat diplomacy, trading rights and new posts were established and great fortunes made.But in the 1940s the British grossly underestimated Japanese military might and intentions with disastrous results. After the Second World War the British returned to find that the Americans had supplanted them. The Communists victory in the Civil War sealed British and Western fates and, while Hong Kong remained under British control until 1997, the end of British rule was almost inevitable. But the handover was a masterly piece of pragmatic capitalism and the former Colony remains an economic powerhouse with strong British influence.
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Born in Colchester in 1974, Dr Mark Felton is the author of numerous World War II related titles with emphasis on Japan and the Japanese involvement during the war. He currently lives in China where he teaches at Fudan University.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00ME3JHWS
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pen & Sword Military (September 2, 2013)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 2, 2013
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 14192 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
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Dr. Mark Felton is an historian, writer and YouTuber. He is the author of twenty-two books including the international bestsellers Zero Night ('Action-packed...a fitting tribute to the ingenuity of the escapees and of the brave civilians who subsequently assisted them' - Good Book Guide), The Sea Devils ('A thrilling page-turner...fast-paced and cinematic. It will leave your fingernails significantly shorter.' - History of War) and Castle of the Eagles ('an extraordinary, and largely forgotten, wartime story — brought back to life in this Boys’ Own account' - Daily Mail)

Both Zero Night and Castle of the Eagles are currently being developed into Hollywood movies. Mark regularly appears as an historical expert in television documentaries for Discovery, The History Channel, PBS, Quest and American Heroes Channel, including several programmes partly based on his books.

He also runs two very successful YouTube channels - Mark Felton Productions & War Stories with Mark Felton.

For the latest news, reviews and media about author and military historian Mark Felton, visit www.markfelton.co.uk

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5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting insight about Sino-British relationship and good story-telling
Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2019
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I have followed Mark Felton's YouTube Channel for a few years and really like the way he tells history stories, which is also present here in the book. Fascinating stories and facts, especially for a Chinese reader like me.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A good read on UK military ventures in China
Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2020
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A well written, relatively concise history of the interaction between China and UK focusing on military conflicts. It provides the background of the Opium wars and subsequent unequal treaties imposed on China but mainly describing the British military actions involved. Quite readable and informative.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Satisfied customer.
Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2019
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I am very satisfied with every aspect of this purchase.
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Interesting contribution.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Zeer goed boek
Reviewed in the Netherlands on September 15, 2021
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Is zeer goed geschreven, je leest hem in één stuk uit.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Worth reading
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 20, 2020
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As always Professor Felton finds interesting and sometimes neglected pieces of history.

Good overview and a useful starting point for future reference
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4.0 out of 5 stars An interesting read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 11, 2023
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Another great piece of writing by mark felton. Well researched and full of interesting facts. I particularly enjoyed reading about able seacat Simon who won three medals.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 24, 2016
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Easy to read. Enjoyed the testimony of those that were there.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A book for those who served in the area all those years ago.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 22, 2016
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An interesting and informative history of an area I as a young sailor on board HMS Concord for 2 1/2 years valued as much as a University. Brought back many memories and appreciate the author's true report of my ship's importance during the Yangtze Incident
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