Publisher's Synopsis
""A Journal Of The First French Embassy To China, 1698-1700"" is a historical account of the first French diplomatic mission to China. The book was written by Saxe Bannister and was first published in 1859. The mission, led by Jesuit priest Jean-Baptiste de Fontaney and French diplomat Fran�����ois-Timol�����on de Choisy, aimed to establish trade relations between France and China. The journal provides a detailed account of the embassy's journey from France to China, including their encounters with various Chinese officials and their observations on Chinese culture and society. The book also includes descriptions of the embassy's visit to the Forbidden City and their meetings with the Kangxi Emperor. The journal is a valuable historical document that provides insights into the early interactions between France and China, as well as the cultural and political dynamics of 17th-century China.With An Essay On The Friendly Disposition Of The Chinese Government And People To Foreigners.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.
