1797 George Macartney Embassy To CHINA Voyages British Trade Emperor Qianlong
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1797 George Macartney Embassy toCHINA Voyages British Trade Emperor Qianlong In 1793, GeorgeMacartney headed the first British diplomatic mission to China – The MacartneyEmbassy. This mission was established to set ports of trade between China andBritain and establish permanent relations between the two world powers.Unfortunately, the Chinese Emperor Qianlong did not see the need for trade withBritain. Details of the mission and voyage were published by Aeneas Andersonwho repor...ted on major details of the mission. This work, entitled‘A Narrative of the British Embassy to China’ was a highly desirable workthroughout Britain in the late 18th-century. So popular in fact thatabridged versions were published. One such edition was ‘An Accurate Account ofLord Macartney’s Embassy to China’ edited by Aeneas Anderson, a servant toMacartney on the mission. This 1797 printingof the abridged edition describes in detail aspects of Chinese culture, religion, temples, Chinese military and soldiers, reports of the Great Wall ofChina and elements of British trade in the 18th-century. Item number: #6638Price: $550 MACARTNEY, George An accurate account of Lord Macartney's embassy toChina: carefully abridged from the original work; with alterations andcorrections, by the editor London: Printed for Vernor andHood, No. 31, Poultry. 1797. Details: · Collation: Complete with all pageso xii, 144o 3 engraved plates§ Includes portrait of Tchien Loong, Emperor of China [Qianlong]· References: ESTC T 165089· Provenance: Handwritteno S. Warak, Sept. 1805· Language: English· Binding: Leather; tight & secureo Visible repair at back inner hinge· Size: ~7inX 4.25in (18cm x 11cm) OurGuarantee:VeryFast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.Customersatisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we willoffer a full refund without reservation! 6638
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