Hurd, D - The Arrow War - An Anglo-Chinese Confusion 1856-60

Collins, London, 1967. 254pp, Index, b/w illustrations and photopraphs, maps. Well researched and written account of the causes and conduct of the hostilities between Britain and China (the French were also involved) 1856-60. Although cited as a textbook example of gunboat diplomacy and Imperialist bullying, the issues were more complex. Green boards, chipped and sl soiled dj. G-.