The Life Of Sir Harry Parkes V1: Consul In China (1894)

by Stanley Lane-Poole

Book Overview

""The Life of Sir Harry Parkes V1: Consul in China (1894)"" is a biography written by historian Stanley Lane-Poole that chronicles the life and career of Sir Harry Parkes, a British diplomat who served as Consul in China during the mid-19th century. The book details Parkes' early life and education, his entry into the British diplomatic service, and his various appointments in China, including his role in negotiating the Treaty of Tientsin and his...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120897777
• ISBN13: 9781120897770
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 548 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"