Narrative of the Earl of Elgin's Mission to China and Japan in the Years 1857, '58, '59; Volume 2

by Laurence Oliphant

Book Overview

First published in 1859, this book provides a firsthand account of the famous diplomatic mission led by Lord Elgin to China and Japan. Oliphant, who served as Elgin's private secretary, offers a vivid and insightful narrative of the mission, including its diplomatic and military aspects, as well as its cultural and social implications.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1022519751
• ISBN13: 9781022519756
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 554 Pages
• Weight: 1.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.1" x 9.2"