The Second Burmese War: A Narrative Of The Operations At Rangoon In 1852

By William Ferguson Beatson Laurie

Book Overview

The Second Burmese War: A Narrative Of The Operations At Rangoon In 1852 is a historical account written by William Ferguson Beatson Laurie. The book provides a detailed description of the Second Anglo-Burmese War, which took place in 1852. The narrative focuses on the military operations that occurred in Rangoon, the capital city of Burma (now Myanmar), during the war.Laurie, who was a British officer and a participant in the war, provides a first-hand perspective on the events that transpired. He describes the initial British invasion of Rangoon, the subsequent battles that took place, and the eventual British victory. The book also includes information on the political and cultural context of the war, as well as the key figures involved on both sides.Overall, The Second Burmese War: A Narrative Of The Operations At Rangoon In 1852 is a comprehensive and informative account of a pivotal moment in British-Burmese history. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in military history, colonialism, or the history of Southeast Asia.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: 1430447575
• ISBN13: 9781430447573
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"