Introduction
Chronology
Design & Development
Construction & Operation
Life on Board
Gunboats in Action
The Gunboats
Bibliography
A broad look at the numerous gunboats that patrolled the great rivers of China from the end of the 19th century through the first half of the 20th century.
Angus Konstam is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society
and has written widely on naval history, with well over a hundred
books in print. He is a former Royal Navy officer, maritime
archaeologist and museum curator. Now a full-time author and
historian, he lives in Orkney.
Tony Bryan is a freelance illustrator of many years'
experience who lives and works in Dorset. He initially qualified in
Engineering and worked for a number of years in Military Research
and Development, and has a keen interest in military hardware –
armour, small arms, aircraft and ships.
"This monograph presents the true story of the gunboats from the U.S. Navy and the navies of many European powers and Japan that patrolled the Yangtze River, protecting missionaries and trade and diplomatic outposts, as well as countering warlords and pirates. Each type of gunboat is described in detail, but even more valuable are the descriptions of life on the gunboats and the exotic political and cultural environment in which they operated." -Richard R. Burgess, "Seapower"(September 2011) "A worthy addition to the library and is thoroughly recommended for those with an interest in the era" -- Miniature Wargames
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