An Embassy To China: Being The Journal Kept By Lord Macartney During His Embassy To The Emperor Ch'Ien-Lung 1793-1794
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Book: Good
Jacket: Slipcase: Good
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Lord Macartney's An Embassy To China presents a compelling historical account of the pivotal 18th-century British diplomatic mission to the Qing Dynasty. This detailed narrative chronicles the journey, negotiations, and cultural encounters that shaped early Anglo-Chinese relations. The work illustrates the complexities of international diplomacy and the clash of empires during a transformative era. It offers a unique perspective on the cultural misunderstandings and political maneuvering that defined this significant historical event.
Author: Lord Macartney
Format: Hardback
Published: 2004, THE FOLIO SOCIETY
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Slipcase: Good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Lord Macartney's An Embassy To China presents a compelling historical account of the pivotal 18th-century British diplomatic mission to the Qing Dynasty. This detailed narrative chronicles the journey, negotiations, and cultural encounters that shaped early Anglo-Chinese relations. The work illustrates the complexities of international diplomacy and the clash of empires during a transformative era. It offers a unique perspective on the cultural misunderstandings and political maneuvering that defined this significant historical event.