The book China was written by author Douglas, Robert K. (Robert Kennaway), Sir, 1838-1913 Here you can read free online of China book, rate and share your impressions in comments. If you don't know what to write, just answer the question: Why is China a good or bad book?
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Like most acts of treacherous cruelty, this one was both unwise and uncalled for. It embittered the feeling on the part of the Mohammedans against the Imperialists, and dis- inclined men who were disposed, to go over to the Emperor's generals to trust themselves to their tender mercies. 346 THE NIENFEI AND MOHAMAiEDAN REBELLIONS A large importation of Hunan soldiers, commanded by one of Tsdng Kwofan's lieutenants, added greatly to the Imperial strength at this time, and a forced contribution of... 70,000 taels per month, which was contributed by six of the other provinces, placed the provincial exchequer in a comparatively flourishing condition. With these auxiliary forces the Emperor's cause began to make way, and gradually the whole province was recovered with the exception of the one city. Tali Fu. With an irresistible weight of numbers the Imperialists closely besieged this doomed strong- hold, and it soon became evident that it was destined to fall into their hands. In so exhausted and starv- ing a condition did the garrison become at last that Tu opened negotiations for the surrender of the town.
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