The Englishman in China During the Victorian Era, Vol. 1 (of 2) As Illustrated in the Career of Sir Rutherford Alcock, K.C.B., D
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An Englishman in China During the Victorian Era, Volume 1 (of 2): As Illustrated in the Career of Sir Rutherford Olcock, KBE, DCL, Consul and Minister for Many Years in China and Japan, is a fascinating book written by Alexander Michie. In this historical work, readers will climb to the highest peaks of the diplomatic world of the 19th century and join the travels and diplomatic missions of a famous representative of the British Empire.
The author details the life and activities of Sir Rutherford Alcock, who worked in China and Japan for many years. The book tells about the complex relations between the West and the East during that period, as well as the influence of imperial policy on the development of cultural ties between these two countries.
Readers will enjoy studying historical events, enrich their knowledge of the culture and diplomacy of Victorian England, and discover the curiosities of Asian society and the political landscape. "An Englishman in China during the Victorian Era, Volume 1" is a fascinating journey into the past that will not leave indifferent any fan of history and culture.
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- Name of the Author
- Alexander Michie
- Language
- English
- Release date
- 2013-05-18
- Title
- The Englishman in China During the Victorian Era, Vol. 1 (of 2)
As Illustrated in the Career of Sir Rutherford Alcock, K.C.B., D.C.L., Many Years Consul and Minister in China and Japan - Subject
- Alcock, Rutherford, Sir, 1809-1897
China -- Foreign relations -- Great Britain
DS
Great Britain -- Foreign relations -- China
Great Britain -- Foreign relations -- Japan
Japan -- Foreign relations -- Great Britain
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