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Narrative Of The Voyages And Services Of The Nemesis V1

Narrative Of The Voyages And Services Of The Nemesis V1

Bernard, W. D.

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Military BiographiesFiction AnthologiesChinese History

ISBN10: 1163120413
ISBN13: 9781163120415
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 464
Weight: 1.36
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The book Narrative of the Voyages and Services of the Nemesis V1 is a historical account written by W.D. Bernard. The book details the voyages and services of the Nemesis, a steam-powered vessel that was used by the British Navy during the First Opium War in the mid-19th century. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which describes a specific voyage or mission undertaken by the Nemesis. The book offers a detailed insight into the workings of the British Navy during this period and provides a firsthand account of the battles fought during the First Opium War. The author describes the various tactics employed by the British Navy, including the use of steam-powered vessels like the Nemesis, which gave them a significant advantage over the Chinese Navy. The book also describes the cultural differences between the British and Chinese, and how these differences contributed to the conflict. The author provides a detailed account of the negotiations that took place between the two sides and the eventual outcome of the war. Overall, Narrative of the Voyages and Services of the Nemesis V1 is a fascinating historical account that provides a unique perspective on the First Opium War, the British Navy, and the cultural differences that contributed to the conflict. It is a must-read for anyone interested in naval history or the history of the British Empire.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.

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