| Author |
Redesdale, Algernon Bertram Freeman-Mitford, Baron, 1837-1916 |
| LoC No. |
01001442
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| Title |
The attaché at Peking
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| Alternate Title |
The attache at Peking
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: Macmillan and Co., 1900.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 62.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
MWS, Quentin Campbell, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
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| Summary |
"The Attaché at Peking" by A.B. Freeman-Mitford is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work comprises a series of letters reflecting on the author’s experiences and observations while living in China, particularly in Peking, during a time of significant political and social tension. It provides insights into Chinese customs, the complexities of foreign relations, and the precarious position of Europeans in a country rife with contradictions. The opening of the book establishes the author’s perspective on the slow-changing nature of Chinese society and explains the context of the letters, which were written during a time when foreign powers occupied a sensitive position in China. Freeman-Mitford discusses the contrasts between China and Japan in terms of modernization and historical stability, emphasizing the deep-seated cultural pride of the Chinese in their ancient civilization. He captures the atmosphere of tension and underlying threats in Peking, reflecting on both his personal experiences there and the broader implications of foreign presence in a country facing insurrections and societal upheaval. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
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| Subject |
China -- Description and travel
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| Subject |
Redesdale, Algernon Bertram Freeman-Mitford, Baron, 1837-1916 -- Travel -- China
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| Subject |
China -- Politics and government -- 19th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
70467 |
| Release Date |
Apr 5, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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