An Authentic Account of an Embassy from the King of Great Britain to the Emperor of China Taken Chiefly from the Papers of His Excellency the Earl of Macartney |
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| Author:
| Staunton, George |
| Series title: | Cambridge Library Collection - East and South-East Asian History Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-108-04561-2 |
| Publication Date: | May 2012 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $88.99 |
Book Description:
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George Leonard Staunton (1737-1801) was part of Lord Macartney's delegation to China in 1792 to improve relations with Britain. The talks failed, but Staunton kept a detailed account of his time there, which was published in two volumes in 1797. Volume 2 describes the visit to the Imperial court.
George Leonard Staunton (1737-1801) was part of Lord Macartney's delegation to China in 1792 to improve relations with Britain. The talks failed, but Staunton kept a detailed account of his time there, which was published in two volumes in 1797. Volume 2 describes the visit to the Imperial court.