The History Of Early Relations Between The United States And China, 1784-1844 (1917)

The History Of Early Relations Between The United States And China, 1784-1844 is a book written by Kenneth Scott Latourette and published in 1917. The book is a comprehensive account of the early relations between the United States and China, spanning the period from 1784 to 1844. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a specific period or event in the history of the relationship between the two countries. The first chapter discusses the early contacts between American merchants and Chinese traders in the late 18th century. It then goes on to describe the diplomatic efforts of the United States to establish formal relations with China in the early 19th century.The subsequent chapters cover the various issues that arose between the two countries during this period, including trade, immigration, and religious and cultural differences. The book also examines the impact of the Opium Wars on the relationship between the United States and China, as well as the role of American missionaries in China during this time.Throughout the book, Latourette provides a detailed and nuanced analysis of the complex political, economic, and cultural factors that shaped the early relations between the United States and China. He draws on a wide range of primary sources, including diplomatic correspondence, trade records, and personal journals, to provide a rich and detailed account of this important period in the history of both countries.Overall, The History Of Early Relations Between The United States And China, 1784-1844 is an important work of scholarship that sheds light on a crucial period in the history of the relationship between two of the world's most powerful nations.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.