War, trade and piracy in the China seas (1622-1683) / Cheng Wei-chung.
Approaching its demise, the Ming imperial administration enlisted members of the Cheng family as mercenaries to help in the defense of the coastal waters of Fukien. Under the leadership of Cheng Chih-lung, also known as Nicolas Iquan, and with the help of the local gentry, these mercenaries became t...
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Year of Publication: | 2013 |
Language: | English |
Series: | TANAP Monographs on the History of Asian-European Interaction
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Physical Description: | 1 online resource (390 p.) |
Notes: | Description based upon print version of record. |
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