Hardcover book. Collector's edition with higher quality coated paper. 176 pages, format 205 x 260 mm. Text in Russian. Photos, pictures.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
BIRTH OF BEIYANG FLEET
The political situation in China in the second half of the XIX century
The policy of "self-empowerment" and the beginning of the creation of the modern Navy in China
Naval Center in Fujian
The war with France (1884-1885) and its impact on the further development of the Chinese Navy
Creation of Beiyang Fleet
The organizational structure of the fleet
Base and production facilities
Personnel and training
The role of the Beiyang Fleet
EIGHT BIG Yuan-s AND OTHER SHIPS OF BEIYANG FLEET
Ironclads of Dingyuan type
Armored cruisers of Jiyuan type
Armored cruisers of the Jingyuan type
Protected cruisers of the Chihyuan type
Ironclad of coastal defense Pingyuan
"Alphabetical" gunboats
Chao Yung and Yang Wei - from gunboats to cruisers
Spar cruiser Guangji
Cruiser type Kuang Yi
The destroyers of Beiyang Fleet
Training ships and auxiliary ships
Sino-Japanese conflict and causes of war of 1894-1895
Respite of 1884-1894
The general course of military operations
WAR AT SEA
Battle at the Island Phundo July 25, 1894
Battle of the Yalu River September 17, 1894
The defense of the naval base Weihaiwei 1-17 February 1895
SECOND LIFE of BEIYANG FLEET
Conclusion
The ships of the Japanese fleet (1894-1895 yy)
References