The book ""The War In Tong-King: Why The French Are In Tong-King And What They Are Doing There"" by Sidney A. Staunton provides a detailed account of the French colonial expansion in Southeast Asia during the late 19th century. It focuses specifically on the French military campaign in the region of Tong-King (now known as northern Vietnam) and the reasons behind their involvement in this conflict.The author begins by providing a historical background...