The Present Position and Prospects of the British Trade with China Together with an Outline of Some Leading Occurrences in Its Past History |
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| Author:
| Matheson, James |
| Series title: | Cambridge Library Collection - East and South-East Asian History Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-139-17883-9 |
| Publication Date: | May 2013 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Digital download and online |
| List Price: | USD $85.00 |
Book Description:
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A leading trader in Canton (Guangzhou), James Matheson (1796-1878) became a Hong Kong taipan. Published in 1836, this was his response to the severe restrictions placed by the Chinese upon trading. It is a provocative text: a defence of both free trade and an aggressive foreign policy.
A leading trader in Canton (Guangzhou), James Matheson (1796-1878) became a Hong Kong taipan. Published in 1836, this was his response to the severe restrictions placed by the Chinese upon trading. It is a provocative text: a defence of both free trade and an aggressive foreign policy.