A History of Mohe in the Qing Dynasty: The Battle of Yaksa (Volume One)

The History of Mohe in the Qing Dynasty: The Battle of Albazin, Volume One vividly recreates the turbulent events of the Sino-Russian Battle of Albazin. From Russia's invasion of Heilongjiang and occupation of Albazin to the Kangxi Emperor's tour of the northeast and his deployment of troops; from Nalan Xingde's journey to the northern frontier on a reconnaissance mission to the two fierce battles over Albazin, including the shocking clash between rattan-shield troops and "red-barreled cannons"; and finally to the negotiations and border demarcation at Nerchinsk, the book presents the conflict in its entirety. Interweaving details of the Daur people's resistance and frontier development, it brings together military strategy, diplomatic negotiations, and ethnic resistance, taking readers through a sweeping chapter of history.