Anson Burlingame and the First Chinese Mission to Foreign Powers (1912)

Anson Burlingame and the First Chinese Mission to Foreign Powers is a historical book written by Frederick Well Williams and published in 1912. The book is about Anson Burlingame, an American diplomat who served as the United States Minister to China during the mid-19th century. The book details Burlingame's role in organizing the first Chinese diplomatic mission to foreign powers in 1868. This mission was significant because it marked a turning point in China's relationship with the Western world. The book also covers Burlingame's efforts to negotiate treaties between China and Western powers, including the United States. It explores the challenges Burlingame faced in his diplomatic efforts, such as navigating cultural differences and dealing with opposition from both Chinese and Western officials. Overall, Anson Burlingame and the First Chinese Mission to Foreign Powers offers a fascinating look at a pivotal moment in Chinese and Western history, and sheds light on the life and work of an important figure in international diplomacy.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.