The First British Trade Expedition To China
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First British Trade Expedition To China
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Author : Nicholas D. Jackson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2022
First British Trade Expedition To China written by Nicholas D. Jackson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022 with China categories.
In The First British Trade Expedition to China, Nicholas D. Jackson explores the pioneering British trade expedition to China launched in the late Ming period by Charles I and the Courteen Association. While utilizing the vivid and unique perspective of its commander, Captain John Weddell, this study concentrates on the fleet's adventures in south China between Portuguese Macao and the provincial capital, Guangzhou (Canton). Tracing the obscure origins of Sino.
The First British Trade Expedition To China
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Author : Nicholas D. Jackson
language : en
Publisher: Hong Kong University Press
Release Date : 2022-06-01
The First British Trade Expedition To China written by Nicholas D. Jackson and has been published by Hong Kong University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-06-01 with History categories.
In The First British Trade Expedition to China, Nicholas D. Jackson explores the pioneering British trade expedition to China launched in the late Ming period by Charles I and the Courteen Association. While utilizing the vivid and unique perspective of its commander, Captain John Weddell, this study concentrates on the fleet’s adventures in south China between Portuguese Macao and the provincial capital, Guangzhou (Canton). Tracing the obscure origins of Sino-British diplomatic and commercial relations back to the late Ming era, Jackson examines the first episodes of Sino-British interaction, exchange, and collision in the seventeenth century. His definitive narrative and original analysis constitute a groundbreaking study of early modern British initiatives and enterprise in the coastal areas of south China. The book begins by sketching the Tudor-Stuart historical background of British trade expansion in Asia before precisely reconstructing the voyages of East India Company and then Courteen ships to Guangdong province. The core of the narrative illuminates the communications, intrigues, and confrontations between Ming officials and the British commanders and merchants. The monograph concludes with an analysis outlining the major lessons learned by all the personalities and parties involved in those unprecedented encounters and clashes. Among other theses, Jackson argues that this expedition demonstrates that as early as the seventeenth century, a significant difference in naval-military strength and sophistication obtained between Great Britain and China. “This book presents vivid and arresting details highlighting the differences between the early modern and modern eras. It features quasi-piratical actions by men with the audacity to venture into unknown lands, who were on the one hand defrauded by ‘interpreters’ of dubious origin and ‘officials’ of unverified credentials, but nonetheless emerged from the fray with laden ships and the incremental knowledge that contributed to the subsequent economic dominance of Europe.” —Evelyn S. Rawski, University of Pittsburgh “In this lively account of Sino-British exchanges, Nicholas D. Jackson provides us with the first book-length narrative of the much-neglected Weddell voyage to China in 1637. Scholars of the British Empire and East-West interactions will find much relevance in this masterfully delivered dialogue between two contending world powers.” —Paul A. Van Dyke, author of The Canton Trade: Life and Enterprise on the China Coast, 1700–1845
The First Opium War The Chinese Expedition 1840 1842 The Illustrated Edition
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Author : Duncan McPherson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2013-02-01
The First Opium War The Chinese Expedition 1840 1842 The Illustrated Edition written by Duncan McPherson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-02-01 with History categories.
The first Anglo-Chinese War of 1839-1842 was fought essentially over trade restrictions between the British Empire and the Qing Dynasty. European traders were only permitted to sell though a cartel of Chinese merchants known as the Thirteen Hongs, and were not allowed to travel, live or trade in any other part of China apart from the Thirteen Factories in Canton. Due to the ever-growing demands of the home market for tea, and China's insistence on payment in silver, a trade imbalance in China's favour developed, and so the British, via the East India Company, began to trade in opium. Initially the Chinese authorities tolerated this, but in 1839, the new governor of Canton seized all the opium, banned its sale under threat of death, and closed the channel to Canton, effectively holding the British traders hostage. The resulting retaliation from the British was somewhat delayed, but in April 1840 the Chinese Expedition, a force of 3000 soldiers and a small naval force arrived in Singapore. After decisively defeating the Chinese in the summer 1842, the war finally ended with the signing of the Treaty of Nanking and the ceding of Hong Kong to the British Crown. Fully illustrated throughout with contemporary paintings, engravings and maps, this authoritative eye-witness account of the First Opium War was written by Duncan McPherson, a surgeon with the 37th Madras Native Infantry. Highly readable, McPherson's vivid descriptions of China and its people, and his detailed accounts of the battles give a unique perspective to the conflict. Also included is an in-depth appendix featuring the official battle reports, general orders, circulars, notifications and returns of the dead and wounded.
Alexander Dalrymple And The Expansion Of British Trade
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Author : Howard T. Fry
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2013-11-05
Alexander Dalrymple And The Expansion Of British Trade written by Howard T. Fry and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-11-05 with Business & Economics categories.
Alexander Dalrymple was once described as the man who, after Hakluyt, had done most for the spread of Britain’s commerce. In this important new work, Dr. Fry discusses Dalrymple’s extensive contribution to knowledge about New Guinea and his pioneer attempt to establish a free port on Balambangan, and shows that his interest in the possibility of a North-West Passage and his influence in government circles were to be a major factor in bringing about Vancouver’s survey. Dalrymple’s research and theories about the great Southern Continent led to his appointment by the Royal Society as commander of the 1768 expedition, and though the Admiralty countermanded this decision and appointed instead Captain Cook, Dalrymple’s geographical researches were the motivating force behind the initiation of the search for Terra Australis. Dr. Fry throws interesting new light on Dalrymple’s relations with Cook, which, he argues, have been consistently misrepresented. Dalrymple became an expert navigator and surveyor during his years as captain of East India snows, and he became in turn hydrographer of the East India Company and the Admiralty. His work in this field revolutionised chart-making and was a contribution of incalculable value to Britain’s maritime supremacy in the nineteenth century. This classic book was first published in 1970.
British Trade And The Opening Of China 1800 1842
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Author : Michael Greenberg
language : en
Publisher: CUP Archive
Release Date : 1969
British Trade And The Opening Of China 1800 1842 written by Michael Greenberg and has been published by CUP Archive this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1969 with Opium trade categories.
The High Road To China
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Author : Kate Teltscher
language : en
Publisher: A&C Black
Release Date : 2007-01-01
The High Road To China written by Kate Teltscher and has been published by A&C Black this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-01-01 with Panchen lamas categories.
An unlikely meeting between a young Scotsman and the Panchen Lama gives birth to a remarkable friendship.
How Australia Became British
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Author : Howard T. Fry
language : en
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
Release Date : 2016-12-15
How Australia Became British written by Howard T. Fry and has been published by Amberley Publishing Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-12-15 with History categories.
With the rival imperial powers of Europe girdling the globe with trade, how did Australia come to be British?
A Narrative Of The British Embassy To China In The Years 1792 1793 And 1794
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Author : Aeneas Anderson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1795
A Narrative Of The British Embassy To China In The Years 1792 1793 And 1794 written by Aeneas Anderson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1795 with British categories.
News of Lord Macartney's embassy, the first British diplomatic mission to China, caused much excitement in Britain. Publishers were naturally keen to rush accounts into print as soon as possible and the present narrative, by Macartney's valet, was the first book describing the embassy to appear. It went through several editions, indicative of widespread popular interest, even if scholars and other writers consider that it lacks the gravitas of the authorised account published by Staunton in 1797, three years after the embassy's return.
Trade With China
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Author : George Tradescant Lay
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1837
Trade With China written by George Tradescant Lay and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1837 with Bonin Islands categories.
The War In Chin
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Author : Duncan McPherson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2009-08
The War In Chin written by Duncan McPherson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-08 with Literary Collections categories.
This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.