Isbn: 9781331890935 - a chinese commercial guide: consisting of a collection of details and regulations respecting foreign trade with china, sailing directions, tables (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a comprehensive guide to the intricacies of trade with China in the mid-19th century. The author, a translator for the British mercantile community in Canton, provides an invaluable glimpse into the complexities of the Chinese commercial landscape, a world transformed by the Opium Wars and the ensuing treaties. The book delves into the strategic maneuvering of the Chinese government, its control over trade through the co-hong, and the shifting dynamics of ports like Canton and Macao. The author carefully details sailing directions for the Chinese coast, weaving in historical anecdotes and practical advice for navigating treacherous waters and negotiating with local populations. Detailed descriptions of Chinese weights, measures, and currency are presented, providing a window into the economic realities of the time. Ultimately, this book sheds light on a pivotal moment in global trade history, capturing the dynamic interplay between the East and West as China navigated a new era of commercial interaction. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…