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The Englishman In China During The Victorian Era, (Volume I); As Illustrated In The Career Of Sir Rutherford Alcock, K.C.B., D.C.L., Many Years Consul And Minister In China And Japan

The Englishman In China During The Victorian Era, (Volume I); As Illustrated In The Career Of Sir Rutherford Alcock, K.C.B., D.C.L., Many Years Consul And Minister In China And Japan

Alexander Michie

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Alpha Editions
Año de edición:
2021
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Historia
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9789354840753
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A bold bridge between then and now, The Englishman In China During The Victorian Era (Volume I) opens a window onto a world where empires meet courtyards, and curiosity travels as fast as ships.Alexander Michie’s vivid, illustrated travelogue unfolds the life and career of Sir Rutherford Alcock, a figure at the heart of east asian diplomacy and British imperial encounters. The book blends historical biography with intimate scenes of daily life, foreign capitals, and cross-cultural exchanges, offering both scholarly insight and readable narrative. It speaks to academic readers and general history enthusiasts alike, inviting readers to trace the contours of Victorian China and Meiji Japan through a seasoned diplomat’s eyes.Richly restored for today’s audience, the volume is more than a reprint; it is a collector’s item and a cultural treasure. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions, it preserves a crucial voice from the era while highlighting the enduring complexities of cross-cultural encounters. The work stands as a testament to colonial era history and illustrated travel literature, a true historical biography that enriches understandings of east asian diplomacy and Victorian foreign relations. For illustrated travel enthusiasts and classic-literature collectors, the book offers a tangible link to a pivotal chapter in world history, told with clarity, reverence, and a modern, accessible energy.

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