02983cam a22003493u 4500 44548 UtSlPG 20260610134025.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DS Michie, Alexander, 1833-1902 The Englishman in China During the Victorian Era, Vol. 2 (of 2) : As Illustrated in the Career of Sir Rutherford Alcock, K.C.B., D.C.L., Many Years Consul and Minister in China and Japan Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-12-31 Produced by Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Englishman in China During the Victorian Era, Vol. 2 (of 2)" by Alexander Michie is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The volume focuses on the intricate relationships between Britain and East Asian countries, particularly emphasizing the political and diplomatic challenges faced during the Victorian era, with a lens on the career of Sir Rutherford Alcock, a British consul and minister in China and Japan. The work delves into the significant events and treaties that shaped Western engagement with Japan, especially amid its transition from isolation to international involvement. The opening of the volume introduces the complexities surrounding Japan's reopening to foreign trade and diplomatic relations. It begins by recounting the pivotal events leading to the treaties signed by various Western powers, including the United States and Britain, facilitated by figures like Commodore Perry and Lord Elgin. The narrative elaborates on the initial interactions with Japanese officials, highlighting the country's unique socio-political landscape, its cautious acceptance of foreign influence, and the emerging tensions between traditional values and the pressures of modernization. Michie reveals that foreign dealings were marked by misunderstanding, prejudice, and notable resistance, establishing the groundwork for the subsequent chapters that cover the tumultuous period of repeated diplomatic crises and violent incidents against foreign representatives in Japan. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Alcock, Rutherford, Sir, 1809-1897 China -- Foreign relations -- Great Britain Great Britain -- Foreign relations -- China Japan -- Foreign relations -- Great Britain Great Britain -- Foreign relations -- Japan https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44548 85387 85387