The international relations of the Chinese empire

By Hosea Ballou Morse

China did not meet the modern world overnight; it negotiated, resisted, adapted. Power shifts; borders redraw themselves. In The International Relations of the Chinese Empire, Hosea Ballou Morse distils decades of observation into a diplomatic history book that reads with the momentum of a political history study. Moving from the tributary system analysis of early imperial China diplomacy to the hard-edged bargains of the treaty port era, Morse traces how courts, merchants, and envoys shaped Sino-foreign treaties and the evolving language of sovereignty. It is a scholarly history edition, but never dry: each episode clarifies why East Asia geopolitics turned on protocol, trade, and the unequal pressures of empire, making it a steady China history reference for readers who want the bigger picture without losing the fine grain. Long valued for international relations research and for its close attention to Qing dynasty China, this classic remains central to sino-western relations history, capturing the moment when older hierarchies collided with global power. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure. For the curious general reader it offers clear pathways into a complex past; for historians and library builders it stands as a durable cornerstone for understanding China's place in the world. Whether you are approaching China for the first time or returning as a seasoned researcher, Morse offers a disciplined guide to diplomacy, trade, and power across vast uneven centuries.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9353609410
• ISBN13: 9789353609412
• Release Date: April 2019
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 796 Pages
• Weight: 2.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.8" x 5.5" x 8.5"