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

The Life Of Sir Halliday Macartney: Commander Of Li Hung Chang�������s Trained Force In The Taeping Rebellion is a biographical book written by Demetrius C. Boulger. The book chronicles the life of Sir Halliday Macartney, who served as the commander of Li Hung Chang's trained force during the Taeping Rebellion in China. The book provides a detailed account of Macartney's life, from his early days as a young soldier to his rise to prominence as a respected military leader. It covers his experiences during the Taeping Rebellion, which was a major civil war that took place in China from 1850 to 1864. The author draws on a wide range of sources, including Macartney's personal letters and diaries, as well as contemporary accounts of the events that took place during the rebellion. The book also includes photographs, maps, and other illustrations to help readers better understand the historical context of the events being described.Overall, The Life Of Sir Halliday Macartney is a fascinating and well-researched account of a little-known but important figure in Chinese history. It will be of interest to anyone who is interested in military history, Chinese history, or the history of colonialism and imperialism.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.