Canton Days - British Life and Death in China

Challenging common assumptions about the British presence in China, Canton Days traces the history of the British community in Canton and Macao from the mid-1700s to the end of the Opium War in 1842. This clear and lively book will appeal to all readers interested in British imperial history and early modern Chinese history.

About the author

By John M. Carroll

Summary

The first comprehensive history of the British community in China from the mid-1700s to the end of the Opium War in 1842, this book challenges common assumptions about the British presence in China. Written in clear, lively prose, it will appeal to all readers interested in British imperial history and early modern China.

Product details

• Authors: John M. Carroll, Carroll John M.
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 29.02.2020
• EAN: 9781538136294
• ISBN: 978-1-5381-3629-4
• No. of pages: 358
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; China, HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / Georgian Era (1714-1837), SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / Cultural & Social, HISTORY / Asia / China, c 1800 to c 1900, Asian History, Early 19th century c 1800 to c 1850, C 1700 To C 1800, Later 18th century c 1750 to c 1799