An Authentic Account of an Embassy V3: From the King of Great Britain to the Emperor of China (1797)

""An Authentic Account of an Embassy V3: From the King of Great Britain to the Emperor of China"" is a historical book written by George Staunton and published in 1797. The book provides a detailed and authentic account of the diplomatic mission led by Lord Macartney from the King of Great Britain to the Emperor of China in 1792. The mission was aimed at establishing trade relations between the two countries. The book covers the journey of the embassy from London to China, their interactions with the Chinese officials, and the cultural differences between the two nations. It also includes descriptions of the geography, people, and customs of China at the time. The book is considered a valuable source of information on the history of China and its relations with the Western world in the late 18th century.In Three Volumes.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.