Our Trade With Japan, China And Hongkong: 1889 To 1899 (1900) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781120787859)

""Our Trade With Japan, China And Hongkong: 1889 To 1899"" is a book written by Frank Harris Hitchcock and published in 1900. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the trade relations between the United States and Japan, China, and Hong Kong during the period of 1889 to 1899. Hitchcock, who served as the Assistant Secretary of the Navy during this time, draws on his personal experiences and extensive research to provide a detailed account of the economic, political, and social factors that influenced trade between these nations.The book is divided into three sections, each focusing on a different country. The first section covers Japan, discussing the history of US-Japan trade relations, the impact of the Sino-Japanese War, and the growth of the Japanese economy. The second section focuses on China, exploring the effects of the Boxer Rebellion, the role of American missionaries, and the expansion of the Chinese market. The final section examines Hong Kong, discussing the development of the colony as a major trading hub and the challenges faced by American merchants operating there.Throughout the book, Hitchcock provides detailed statistics and analysis of trade flows, tariffs, and other economic factors. He also discusses the political and cultural factors that influenced trade relations, such as the role of diplomacy and the impact of cultural differences on business practices. Overall, ""Our Trade With Japan, China And Hongkong: 1889 To 1899"" provides a fascinating insight into the history of US trade with these important Asian nations during a critical period of global economic development.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: Frank Harris Hitchcock
ISBN-10: 1120787858
ISBN-13: 9781120787859
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 12/07/2009
Pages: 172
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.94lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56d