Letter to Viscount Palmerston - Hugh Hamilton Lindsay - Bog

""Letter to Viscount Palmerston: On British Relations with China"" is a historical book written by Hugh Hamilton Lindsay in 1836. The book is a detailed account of the relationship between Great Britain and China during the early 19th century. Lindsay, who was a British diplomat, wrote this book as a letter to Viscount Palmerston, who was the British Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs at the time. The book covers a wide range of topics related to British-Chinese relations, including the history of trade between the two countries, the opium trade, the Chinese legal system, and the role of British diplomats in China. Lindsay provides a critical analysis of the British government's policies towards China, arguing that they were often misguided and based on a lack of understanding of Chinese culture and politics. The book also includes detailed descriptions of Lindsay's own experiences in China as a diplomat, including his interactions with Chinese officials and his observations of Chinese society. Lindsay's firsthand accounts provide valuable insights into the challenges faced by British diplomats in China during this period. Overall, ""Letter to Viscount Palmerston: On British Relations with China"" is an important historical document that sheds light on the complex relationship between Great Britain and China in the early 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of international relations and the development of British imperialism.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.