Murfett Malcolm (182 results)

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Hardback. Condition: Good. In 1949, as the Chinese Civil War was about to enter its final, explosive stage, the small British frigate HMS Amethyst was sent on a dangerous mission up the Yangtze River to protect British citizens in Nanking. En route it was attacked by the Chinese Communists and held hostage on the river for several months before the crew managed to make a daring escape. The Amethyst captured news headlines around the world and became an unlikely symbol of the cold war in Asia. This dramatic episode, hailed in the West as a triumph of the human spirit but bitterly condemned by the Chinese Communists, was to prejudice Anglo-Chinese relations for years to come. Using sources not previously available, Malcolm Murfett has written a book that is much more than an account of a single incident. It provides a sweeping survey of British naval power in China, from its faltering and inept beginnings in the late 1630s right up to the establishment of the People's Republic in 1949. In explaining the importance of the Amethyst episode in the history of Anglo-Chinese naval relations, Murfett suggests that it was the final poignant break with the past. Readers will find Hostage on the Yangtze to be a fascinating tale of high adventure, imperialistic oppression, diplomatic shortcomings, and political repercussions¬?a mixture that culminates in one of the most dramatic and memorable crises of the post-war world.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. First printing stated on copyright page. Fine with slight wear and no markings in a very good jacket due to light wear on the back panel. Some illustrations and maps.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Printing.

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Hardcover. Condition: Like New. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Published by Naval Institute Press, 1991. Octavo. Hardcover. Book is like new. Dust jacket is like new.

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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Stated First Printing With The Number Line Starting At Two. Includes: Bibliographical References, Index And Chapter Notes. The Book Is Bound In Red Cloth Over Boards With Gilt Lettering On The Spine. The Book Has A Small Ownership Stamp Near The Upper Corner Of The Front Pastedown. The Unpriced Jacket Has Minor Wear And A Tiny Tear At The Lower Back Edge.…

Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 313 pages. Unmarked, with illustrations. Covers warped. Dust jacket with edge wear and rubbing. Record # 454138.

hardcover. Condition: very good. Dust Jacket Condition: very good. Illus. 8vo, red cloth, d.w. very slightly chipped, top of cloth spine faded. Annapolis: Naval Institute Press, (1991). Very good.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Vern clean. Pictures on request.

Hardcover. 313pp. Like new condition in fine bro-darted dust jacket.

1991 Murfett, Malcolm HOSTAGE ON THE YANGTZE; BRITAIN, CHINA AND THE AMETHYST CRISIS OF 1949 Anapolis, MD: Naval Institute Press, c1991 2nd printing 313pp index 8vo Fine copy in d/w.

Condition: Very Good. Hardcover in a bright dust jacket, 313 pages. Red cloth covers, gilt titles, red dust jacket with color illustration, b&w maps and illustrations. Slight wear to dust jacket, pages crisp and unmarked, tight binding; overall, a clean, tight copy. In 1949, as the Chinese Civil War was about to enter its final, explosive stage, the small British frigate HMS Amethyst was sent on a dangerous mission up the Yangtze River to protect British citizens in Nanking. En route it was attacked by the Chinese Communists and held hostage on the river for several months before the crew managed to make a daring escape. The Amethyst captured news headlines around the world and became an unlikely symbol of the cold war in Asia. This dramatic episode, hailed in the West as a triumph of the human spirit but bitterly condemned by the Chinese Communists, was to prejudice Anglo-Chinese relations for years to come. Record # 400847.…

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Paperback. Condition: New. In 1949, as the Chinese Civil War was about to enter its final, explosive stage, the small British frigate HMS Amethyst was sent on a dangerous mission up the Yangtze River to protect British citizens in Nanking. En route it was attacked by the Chinese Communists and held hostage on the river for several months before the crew managed to make a daring escape.The Amethyst captured news headlines around the world and became an unlikely symbol of the cold war in Asia. This dramatic episode, hailed in the West as a triumph of the human spirit but bitterly condemned by the Chinese Communists, was to prejudice Anglo-Chinese relations for years to come.Using sources not previously available, Malcolm Murfett has written a book that is much more than an account of a single incident. It provides a sweeping survey of British naval power in China, from its faltering and inept beginnings in the late 1630s right up to the establishment of the People's Republic in 1949. In explaining the importance of the Amethyst episode in the history of Anglo-Chinese naval relations, Murfett suggests that it was the final poignant break with the past.Readers will find Hostage on the Yangtze to be a fascinating tale of high adventure, imperialistic oppression, diplomatic shortcomings, and political repercussions¬-a mixture that culminates in one of the most dramatic and memorable crises of the post-war world.…

ISBN 0-87021-289-3. Hardback. Very good condition book, with slight browning on top edge of book, in a Very good condition dustjacket, with slight creasing on top edge of jacket. Tight, sound, unmarked copy. Later Printing.

Condition: Good. Has some wear and creases. Has a remainder mark. paperback Used - Good 2026.

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. In 1949, as the Chinese Civil War was about to enter its final, explosive stage, the small British frigate HMS Amethyst was sent on a dangerous mission up the Yangtze River to protect British citizens in Nanking. En route it was attacked by the Chinese Communists and held hostage on the river for several months before the crew managed to make a daring escape. The Amethyst captured news headlines around the world and became an unlikely symbol of the cold war in Asia. This dramatic episode, hailed in the West as a triumph of the human spirit but bitterly condemned by the Chinese Communists, was to prejudice Anglo-Chinese relations for years to come. Using sources not previously available, Malcolm Murfett has written a book that is much more than an account of a single incident. It provides a sweeping survey of British naval power in China, from its faltering and inept beginnings in the late 1630s right up to the establishment of the People's Republic in 1949. In explaining the importance of the Amethyst episode in the history of Anglo-Chinese naval relations, Murfett suggests that it was the final poignant break with the past. Readers will find Hostage on the Yangtze to be a fascinating tale of high adventure, imperialistic oppression, diplomatic shortcomings, and political repercussionsa mixture that culminates in one of the most dramatic and memorable crises of the post-war world. Using sources not previously available, Malcolm Murfett has written a book that is much more than an account of a single incident. It provides a sweeping survey of British naval power in China, from its faltering and inept beginnings in the late 1630s right up to the establishment of the People's Republic in 1949. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Eden's Alternative to Appeasement: The Anglo-American Strategy that Might Have Been, 1937-38. Book.

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