Verwandte Artikel zu An Authentic Account of an Embassy from the King of...
An Authentic Account of an Embassy from the King of Great Britain to the Emperor of China, Vol. 2 of 2: Including Cursory Observations Made, and ... Empire, and a Small Part of Chinese Tartary - Softcover
Inhaltsangabe
Excerpt from An Authentic Account of an Embassy From the King of Great Britain to the Emperor of China, Vol. 2 of 2: Including Cursory Observations Made, and Information Obtained, in Travelling Through That Ancient Empire, and a Small Part of Chinese Tartary
Embassador - concerts of European music at his ho'tel. - Presents brought by him admired - observation of a Chinese on seeing the por trait of a young English duke.-objection of Chinese to the form of an English chariot with an elevated boa: for coachman. - Preparations for journey into Tartary. - Gracious message from the Emperor to.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Die Inhaltsangabe kann sich auf eine andere Ausgabe dieses Titels beziehen.
Suchergebnisse für An Authentic Account of an Embassy from the King of...
Foto des Verkäufers
An Authentic Account of an Embassy From the King of Great Britain to the
Print-on-DemandAnbieter: Forgotten Books, London, Vereinigtes Königreich
Verkäuferbewertung 5 von 5 Sternen
Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book details the British Embassy's extraordinary 1793 journey to Peking, offering a rare glimpse into China during the final years of the Qing Dynasty. The meticulously composed narrative chronicles theä è¡s progress up the winding Peiho River and through the Chinese countryside, providing rich descriptions of regional culture and landscape. The account is framed within the broader context of 18th-century British diplomacy, with particular attention to the East India Company's commercial interests in the region. The author also explores the cultural and political dynamics that played out between British diplomats and the Chinese court during this crucial historical period, adding further depth to the narrative and showcasing the author's deep understanding of Sino-British relations. As this book showcases, this journey would ultimately prove a turning point in the two nation's relationship, making it a must-read for anyone interested in the history of diplomacy and cross-cultural exchange. 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 9781333774592_0
Neu kaufen
EUR 25,35
Versand gratis
Versand von Vereinigtes Königreich nach USA
Versand von Vereinigtes Königreich nach USA
Anzahl: Mehr als 20 verfügbar
Beispielbild für diese ISBN
An Authentic Account of an Embassy From the King of Great Britain to the Emperor of China, Vol 2 of 2 Including Cursory Observations Made, and Empire, and a Small Part of Chinese Tartary
Anbieter: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, USA
Verkäuferbewertung 5 von 5 Sternen
PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LW-9781333774592
Beispielbild für diese ISBN
An Authentic Account of an Embassy From the King of Great Britain to the Emperor of China, Vol 2 of 2 Including Cursory Observations Made, and Empire, and a Small Part of Chinese Tartary
Anbieter: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Vereinigtes Königreich
Verkäuferbewertung 5 von 5 Sternen
PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LW-9781333774592
Neu kaufen
EUR 34,14
EUR 6,94 Versand
Versand von Vereinigtes Königreich nach USA
Versand von Vereinigtes Königreich nach USA
Anzahl: 15 verfügbar