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Journal Of The Proceedings Of The Late Embassy To China (1840)

Journal Of The Proceedings Of The Late Embassy To China (1840)

Ellis, Henry

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ISBN10: 1437184995
ISBN13: 9781437184990
Publisher: Indypublish.Com
Published: Oct 27 2008
Pages: 148
Weight: 0.86
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Journal of the Proceedings of the Late Embassy to China (1840) is a historical account of the British diplomatic mission to China in the early 19th century. Written by Henry Ellis, the book provides a detailed description of the events and negotiations that took place during the embassy, which was sent by the British government to establish trade relations with China.Ellis, who served as the secretary to the embassy, documents the journey from the departure of the mission from England to their arrival in China, providing insights into the challenges they faced along the way. He also chronicles the meetings and discussions with Chinese officials, including the Emperor and other high-ranking officials.The book offers a unique perspective on the diplomatic relations between Britain and China during this period, shedding light on the cultural differences and misunderstandings that often arose during the negotiations. It also provides a glimpse into the political and economic landscape of China at the time, as well as the attitudes and beliefs of the British officials involved in the mission.Overall, the Journal of the Proceedings of the Late Embassy to China is a valuable historical document that offers a fascinating insight into the early interactions between China and the West.Comprising A Correct Narrative Of The Public Transactions Of The Embassy, Of The Voyage To And From China, And Of The Journey From The Mouth Of The Pei-Ho, To The Return To Canton.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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