History of the Modern Chinese Navy, 1840-2020

This book provides a comprehensive history of the modern Chinese navy from 1840 to the present, showing how it has grown and prospered while facing challenges such as naval mutiny and strategic imperative. It offers a realistic assessment of the Chinese navy and its development.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 294 pages
\n Publication date: 10 May 2021
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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This comprehensive book delves into the rich history of the modern Chinese navy, spanning from 1840 to the present. It begins by examining the naval developments of the past, including the imperial era, and highlights how China has undergone four significant naval buildups since the mid-19th century. These buildups occurred after the Opium Wars, during the 1920s and 1930s, in the 1950s with Soviet assistance, and finally in the 1990s, with the most modern sections.

The book explores the strategic imperative of the Chinese navy, which has been to safeguard China's coasts and major rivers. It sheds light on the role of naval mutiny in the overthrow of the Qing and Nationalist regimes and how successive Chinese governments have sought to restrict the growth, independence, and capabilities of the navy to prevent potential mutinies.

Through detailed analysis and extensive research, the book provides a comprehensive and realistic assessment of the Chinese navy and the contemporary factors that shape its development. It sheds light on the challenges and opportunities that China faces in maintaining its naval prowess and ensuring its security in the evolving geopolitical landscape.

This book is a valuable resource for scholars, researchers, and anyone interested in understanding the history, politics, and strategic implications of the Chinese navy. It offers insights into the complex dynamics between China's military and its political and economic interests, and provides a deeper understanding of the complex relationship between China and the world.

\n Weight: 476g\n
Dimension: 234 x 183 x 22 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780367685553\n \n