The Life Of Sir Halliday Macartney: Commander Of Li Hung Chang's Trained Force In The Taeping Rebellion

By Demetrius Charles de Kavanagh Boulger and James Crichton-Browne

Book Overview

The Life of Sir Halliday Macartney: Commander of Li Hung Chang's Trained Force in the Taeping Rebellion is a biographical account of Sir Halliday Macartney, written by Demetrius C. Boulger. Sir Halliday Macartney was a British soldier who served as the commander of Li Hung Chang's trained force during the Taiping Rebellion in China. The book provides a detailed account of Macartney's life, including his early years, his military career, and his role in the Taiping Rebellion. The author also explores the political and social context of the time, providing readers with a broader understanding of the events that shaped Macartney's life and career. Overall, The Life of Sir Halliday Macartney is a fascinating historical account that sheds light on a little-known period of Chinese history and the role of British soldiers in the conflict.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163307688
• ISBN13: 9781163307687
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 566 Pages
• Weight: 2.12 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"