The Six-Day War of 1899

The Six-Day War of 1899
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Publisher : Hong Kong University Press
Total Pages : 305
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ISBN-10 : 9789622098992
ISBN-13 : 9622098991
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Book Synopsis The Six-Day War of 1899 by : Patrick H. Hase

Download or read book The Six-Day War of 1899 written by Patrick H. Hase and published by Hong Kong University Press. This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1899, a year after the Convention of Peking leased the New Territories to Britain, the British moved to establish control. This triggered resistance by the some of the population of the New Territories. There ensued six days of fighting with heavy Chinese casualties. This truly forgotten war has been thoroughly researched for the first time and recounted in lively style by Patrick Hase, an expert on the people and history of the New Territories.


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