Publisher's Synopsis
""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 efforts to protect British interests during the Taiping Rebellion. The biography also explores Parkes' personal life, including his marriage and family, as well as his relationships with other notable figures of the time, such as Charles Gordon and Li Hongzhang. Through extensive research and analysis of primary sources, Lane-Poole provides a comprehensive portrait of one of the most influential British diplomats of the Victorian era, shedding light on the complex political and cultural landscape of 19th-century China and the role of Western powers in shaping its history.""In Two Volumes.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.
