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The Present Position and Prospects of the British Trade with China

- Together with an Outline of Some Leading Occurrences in its Past History

About The Present Position and Prospects of the British Trade with China

A leading trader in Canton (Guangzhou), James Matheson (1796-1878) became a Hong Kong taipan. Published in 1836, this was his response to the severe restrictions placed by the Chinese upon trading. It is a provocative text: a defence of both free trade and an aggressive foreign policy.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781108045896
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 152
  • Published:
  • August 8, 2012
  • Dimensions:
  • 140x216x9 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 200 g.
Delivery: 1-2 weeks
Expected delivery: December 8, 2024

Description of The Present Position and Prospects of the British Trade with China

A leading trader in Canton (Guangzhou), James Matheson (1796-1878) became a Hong Kong taipan. Published in 1836, this was his response to the severe restrictions placed by the Chinese upon trading. It is a provocative text: a defence of both free trade and an aggressive foreign policy.

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