The Englishman In China During The Victorian Era, (Volume Ii); As Illustrated In The Career Of Sir Rutherford Alcock, K.C.B., D.C.L., Many Years Consu (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9789354840838)

A compelling voyage through empire, diplomacy, and daily life in a rising world power. The Englishman In China During The Victorian Era, Volume II, travels through the career of Sir Rutherford Alcock, charting a pivotal chapter in British foreign service with the nuance of a finely drawn travel memoir. This edition brings Alexander Michie's illustrated biography back into the light, weaving historical biography with vivid scenes of imperial entanglements in China and Japan. Readers meet a diplomat whose long years in Asia illuminate the pressures, reforms, and quiet heroism of Victorian Britain at the very edge of empire. It is both a richly textured portrait and a scholarly touchstone for lovers of library collections, Victorian Britain, and colonial era biography, offering a clear window into how diplomacy shaped China-Japan relations and global trade. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure. This book speaks to history enthusiasts and serious students while remaining accessible to casual readers who relish a well-told life story, illustrated history, and a carefully documented historical narrative. A foundational reference for those pursuing Rutherford Alcock studies and a vivid addition to any academic reference shelf.

Author: Alexander Michie
ISBN-10: 9354840833
ISBN-13: 9789354840838
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Language: English
Published: 07/21/2021
Pages: 310
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.01lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.70d