Primary Sources, Historical Collections

Explore the early history of China's trade relations with the West in this fascinating primary source historical collection, featuring a foreword by T. S. Wentworth. John Crawfurd was a Scottish diplomat and writer who lived and worked in China during the early 19th century, and his insights into the complex dynamics of trade and diplomacy provide invaluable historical context. This book is essential reading for students and scholars of international relations and East Asian history and culture.

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