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: | 978-1-139-17861-7 |
Publication Date: | Apr 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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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.