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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book recounts the extraordinary diplomatic mission to China undertaken by George, Earl Macartney, at the behest of King George III. Departing from England in 1792, Macartney's embassy arrived at the court of the Qianlong Emperor bearing gifts and seeking to establish formal diplomatic relations. The author provides a vivid account of the embassy's journey, the exotic sights and customs they encountered, and the complex negotiations they undertook. The book explores the cultural and political dynamics of the encounter, shedding light on the contrasting worldviews of China and Britain at a pivotal moment in history. Ultimately, the embassy's failure to achieve its primary objectives highlights the vast cultural and political gulf that separated these two great civilizations on the cusp of the 19th century. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333324681_0
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An Authentic Account of an Embassy From the King of Great Britain to the Emperor of China, Vol 2 of 3 Including Cursory Observations Made, and Empire, and a Small Part of Chinese Tartary
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An Authentic Account of an Embassy From the King of Great Britain to the Emperor of China, Vol 2 of 3 Including Cursory Observations Made, and Empire, and a Small Part of Chinese Tartary
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333324681
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