An Authentic Account Of An Embassy V3: From The King Of Great Britain To The Emperor Of China (1797) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781437009347)

""An Authentic Account Of An Embassy V3: From The King Of Great Britain To The Emperor Of China"" is a book written by George Staunton in 1797. The book is a detailed account of the British embassy to China that took place between 1792 and 1794. The embassy was sent by King George III of Great Britain to the Emperor of China, Qianlong, with the aim of establishing diplomatic relations between the two countries. The book provides a comprehensive description of the embassy's journey, including their encounters with Chinese officials, the customs and traditions of the Chinese people, and their experiences in the country. It also includes detailed information about the political and economic situation in China at the time, as well as the British perspective on the country and its people. Staunton, who was a member of the embassy and served as its official historian, provides a first-hand account of the events and interactions that took place during the mission. The book is considered an important historical document, as it provides valuable insights into the relationship between China and Britain during the late 18th century, as well as the cultural differences and misunderstandings that existed between the two nations. Overall, ""An Authentic Account Of An Embassy V3: From The King Of Great Britain To The Emperor Of China"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of China, Britain, or international diplomacy.In Three Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: George Staunton
ISBN-10: 1437009344
ISBN-13: 9781437009347
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 08/18/2008
Pages: 512
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.02lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.31d