The Earl George Macartney Collection: Library trial
This Gale collection includes letters, journals, logbooks, watercolors, engravings, and books produced by Macartney himself and those who accompanied him on the historic mission to China between 1792 and 1794.
This is a collection of a great variety of records related to Earl George Macartney's historic mission to China during 1792-1794. The mission was dispatched by King George III of Britain in the name of congratulating Emperor Qianlong's 83rd birthday. The mission's goals included the opening of new ports for British trade in China, the establishment of a permanent embassy in Beijing, the cession of a small island for British use along China's coast, and the relaxation of trade restrictions on British merchants in Guangzhou (Canton).
The trial will run until 23rd September 2025 and can be accessed here.
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