Sir Harry Parkes In China

by Stanley Lane-Poole

Book Overview

""Sir Harry Parkes in China"" is a historical biography written by Stanley Lane-Poole. The book chronicles the life and career of Sir Harry Parkes, a British diplomat who played a significant role in shaping British relations with China during the late 19th century. Parkes was a key figure in the Opium Wars and the subsequent Treaty of Tientsin, which opened China to foreign trade and influence. The book provides a detailed account of Parkes' diplomatic...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432685465
• ISBN13: 9781432685461
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 414 Pages
• Weight: 1.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"