Excerpt from Essentials in Chinese and English Documents
It is true that this organization is not now working at its best. But it has been there - ordering into tran quillity neighbouring barbarian states. It is true that other nations have progressed in many directions which China has not yet attempted - win roads, in steamships, in public buildings, in modern science, in the arts of war and of music, and in the development of peaceful industry.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book compiles diplomatic documents, memorials and treaties from both the Chinese and British governments. The writings span a period of political and social change in China, which saw the decline of the Qing Dynasty and the rise of Western influence. The opposing viewpoints of Chinese and British officials on trade, education, military and religious matters are presented, reflecting the challenges and opportunities of a changing world order. The author's historical commentary provides context for understanding the complexities of this period, which marked the beginnings of China's entry into the global stage. 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. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781332600915_0
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