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100	1		_aMichie, Alexander, _d1833-1902
245	1	4	_aThe Englishman in China During the Victorian Era, Vol. 1 (of 2) : _bAs Illustrated in the Career of Sir Rutherford Alcock, K.C.B., D.C.L., Many Years Consul and Minister in China and Japan
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2013
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2013-05-18
508			_aProduced 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)
520			_a"The Englishman in China During the Victorian Era, Vol. 1 (of 2)" by Alexander Michie is a historical account written in the late 19th century. It focuses on the life and career of Sir Rutherford Alcock, a prominent British consul and minister in China and Japan during a pivotal period of diplomatic relations. The text sheds light on the intersections of Western and Eastern cultures, particularly during the tumultuous times of British imperial expansion and the opium trade, portraying Alcock's contributions to understanding and navigating these complex relationships. The opening of the work introduces the reader to Sir Rutherford Alcock's early life, detailing his childhood influenced by personal loss and health challenges, and his strong pursuit of education in the medical field. Michie recounts Alcock's military service as a surgeon during the Peninsular Wars, establishing his character and dedication. As the narrative progresses, it hints at the significant events of British interaction with China, including the contradictions of trade and diplomacy prior to the First Opium War, setting the stage for his eventual appointment as consul under the Treaty of Nanking. The beginning of this volume effectively intertwines Alcock's personal journey with the broader historical narrative of British-Chinese relations, inviting readers to explore the intricate web of interests and tensions that defined this era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aAlcock, Rutherford, Sir, 1809-1897
653			_aChina -- Foreign relations -- Great Britain
653			_aGreat Britain -- Foreign relations -- China
653			_aJapan -- Foreign relations -- Great Britain
653			_aGreat Britain -- Foreign relations -- Japan
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42732
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