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Hostage on the Yangtze

Britain, China, and the Amethyst Crisis of 1949

By: Malcolm H. Murfett

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Hostage on the Yangtze

Britain, China, and the Amethyst Crisis of 1949

By: Malcolm H. Murfett

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.

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Naval Institute Press

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1612513212

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9781612513218

The Odyssey Cookbook

"a Culinary Cruise"

By: Malcolm R. Hébert

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The Odyssey Cookbook

"a Culinary Cruise"

By: Malcolm R. Hébert

If you have ever been on an ocean cruise, you know that the fabulous food is one of the highlights of this luxurious experience. This unique cookbook enables you to capture the magic of cruise ship cuisine and entertaining in your home. Master chef and food writer, Malcolm R. Hébert has studied the techniques and cuisine of the great chefs of the world and was impressed with the recipes and dishes aboard the Royal Cruise Line. The truly international chefs aboard these ships have had the opportunity to test and choose the greatest dishes from four corners of the world -- soup recipes from Greece, salad dressing from North Africa, veal dishes from the great ports of Italy, lamb recipes of The Riviera and of course great fish and seafood recipes of the Mediterranean, Caribbean and Black Sea -- exotic desserts from exotic islands and even how to flambé your own desserts at home. This book is also packed with helpful information on how to prepare for a cruise, "talk like an old salt" and tips on how to get the most out of your cruise experience. Chapter 5 gives you highlights of the food, shopping and sightseeing of some of the great ports of the World. You will gain insight into international cuisines and how the history and geography of port cities have shaped many of the great recipes of the World.""--

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132

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0932664431

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9780932664433

Welsh Periodicals in English 1882-2012

By: Malcolm Ballin

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Welsh Periodicals in English 1882-2012

By: Malcolm Ballin

Welsh Periodicals in English celebrates the contribution of English-language periodicals to the careers of Welsh writers (from Lewis Morris to Owen Sheers) and to the practice of their editors (from Charles Wilkins (1882) to Emily Trahair (2012)). These periodicals have helped to create an active Anglophone public sphere in Wales and continue to stimulate discussion on a wide range of topics: tensions between tradition and continuity; the role of magazines in developing new writers; gender issues; relations with Welsh-language journals; the involvement of the periodicals in social and political issues, and their contribution to cultural developments in Wales. A detailed study of the design, content and editorial practice of the periodicals is illuminated by discussions with living editors, and the book concludes with a discussion on the strengths and weaknesses of contemporary productions and a comparison with their successful equivalents in Ireland.

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University of Wales Press

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1783165618

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9781783165612

The Autobiography of Malcolm X

By: Malcolm X

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The Autobiography of Malcolm X

By: Malcolm X

ONE OF TIME’S TEN MOST IMPORTANT NONFICTION BOOKS OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY In the searing pages of this classic autobiography, originally published in 1964, Malcolm X, the Muslim leader, firebrand, and anti-integrationist, tells the extraordinary story of his life and the growth of the Black Muslim movement. His fascinating perspective on the lies and limitations of the American Dream, and the inherent racism in a society that denies its nonwhite citizens the opportunity to dream, gives extraordinary insight into the most urgent issues of our own time. The Autobiography of Malcolm X stands as the definitive statement of a movement and a man whose work was never completed but whose message is timeless. It is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand America. Praise for The Autobiography of Malcolm X “Extraordinary . . . a brilliant, painful, important book.”—The New York Times “This book will have a permanent place in the literature of the Afro-American struggle.”—I. F. Stone

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544

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Ballantine Books

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0345376714

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9780345376718

Malcolm X

Speeches at Harvard

By: Malcolm X

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Malcolm X

Speeches at Harvard

By: Malcolm X

Speeches that Malcom X gave at Harvard in 1961 and 1964 documenting his progression from Black nationalism to internationalism.

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Paragon House Publishers

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1557784795

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9781557784797

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