Anson Burlingame And The First Chinese Mission To Foreign Powers (1912)

By Frederick Wells Williams

Book Overview

Anson Burlingame and the First Chinese Mission to Foreign Powers is a historical account of the life and work of Anson Burlingame, an American diplomat who played a significant role in China's relations with the Western world in the 19th century. The book, written by Frederick Well Williams and first published in 1912, provides a detailed examination of Burlingame's life, from his early days as a lawyer in Massachusetts to his appointment as the first American envoy to China and his subsequent role as China's ambassador to the United States and other Western nations.The book covers Burlingame's efforts to promote trade and diplomatic relations between the United States and China, as well as his advocacy for Chinese sovereignty and his opposition to Western imperialism. It also explores his personal relationships with key figures such as Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant, and Li Hongzhang, a prominent Chinese statesman.Williams draws on a range of primary sources, including Burlingame's personal papers and correspondence, to provide a comprehensive and engaging account of this important figure in the history of U.S.-China relations. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of diplomacy, international relations, and the role of individuals in shaping the course of world events.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164072064
• ISBN13: 9781164072065
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"