Description

""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 in 1797. The book provides a detailed account of the embassy sent by the King of Great Britain to the Emperor of China in the late eighteenth century. The embassy was led by Lord Macartney and aimed to establish trade relations between Britain and China. The book describes the journey of the embassy from Britain to China, the meetings with the Chinese officials, and the negotiations that took place. It also provides insights into the Chinese culture, customs, and politics of the time. The book is considered an important historical document and provides a fascinating perspective on the relationship between Britain and China in the late eighteenth century.In Three Volumes.This scarce antiquarian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.