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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

Note: Reading ease score: 48.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)

Summary: "The Englishman in China During the Victorian Era, Vol. 1 (of 2)" by Alexander Michie is a historical account written in the late 19th century. It focuses on the life and career of Sir Rutherford Alcock, a prominent British consul and minister in China and Japan during a pivotal period of diplomatic relations. The text sheds light on the intersections of Western and Eastern cultures, particularly during the tumultuous times of British imperial expansion and the opium trade, portraying Alcock's contributions to understanding and navigating these complex relationships. The opening of the work introduces the reader to Sir Rutherford Alcock's early life, detailing his childhood influenced by personal loss and health challenges, and his strong pursuit of education in the medical field. Michie recounts Alcock's military service as a surgeon during the Peninsular Wars, establishing his character and dedication. As the narrative progresses, it hints at the significant events of British interaction with China, including the contradictions of trade and diplomacy prior to the First Opium War, setting the stage for his eventual appointment as consul under the Treaty of Nanking. The beginning of this volume effectively intertwines Alcock's personal journey with the broader historical narrative of British-Chinese relations, inviting readers to explore the intricate web of interests and tensions that defined this era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Michie, Alexander, 1833-1902

EBook No.: 42732

Published: May 18, 2013

Downloads: 236

Language: English

Subject: Alcock, Rutherford, Sir, 1809-1897

Subject: China -- Foreign relations -- Great Britain

Subject: Great Britain -- Foreign relations -- China

Subject: Japan -- Foreign relations -- Great Britain

Subject: Great Britain -- Foreign relations -- Japan

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

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

Note: Reading ease score: 48.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)

Summary: "The Englishman in China During the Victorian Era, Vol. 1 (of 2)" by Alexander Michie is a historical account written in the late 19th century. It focuses on the life and career of Sir Rutherford Alcock, a prominent British consul and minister in China and Japan during a pivotal period of diplomatic relations. The text sheds light on the intersections of Western and Eastern cultures, particularly during the tumultuous times of British imperial expansion and the opium trade, portraying Alcock's contributions to understanding and navigating these complex relationships. The opening of the work introduces the reader to Sir Rutherford Alcock's early life, detailing his childhood influenced by personal loss and health challenges, and his strong pursuit of education in the medical field. Michie recounts Alcock's military service as a surgeon during the Peninsular Wars, establishing his character and dedication. As the narrative progresses, it hints at the significant events of British interaction with China, including the contradictions of trade and diplomacy prior to the First Opium War, setting the stage for his eventual appointment as consul under the Treaty of Nanking. The beginning of this volume effectively intertwines Alcock's personal journey with the broader historical narrative of British-Chinese relations, inviting readers to explore the intricate web of interests and tensions that defined this era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Michie, Alexander, 1833-1902

EBook No.: 42732

Published: May 18, 2013

Downloads: 236

Language: English

Subject: Alcock, Rutherford, Sir, 1809-1897

Subject: China -- Foreign relations -- Great Britain

Subject: Great Britain -- Foreign relations -- China

Subject: Japan -- Foreign relations -- Great Britain

Subject: Great Britain -- Foreign relations -- Japan

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.