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Harvard East Asian Monographs #0047: Horatio Nelson Lay and Sino-British Relations, 1854-1864
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Jack J. Gerson
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This study is an extensive abridgement of the authors doctoral dissertation, 'Horatio Nelson Lay: His Role in British Relations With China, 1849-1865.'
Table of Contents
Chapter One Early Influences George Tradescant Lay in China G.T. Lay and His Son Education of H.N. Lay Chapter Two Initiation into Her Majesty’s Service, 1847–1854 Mrs. Lay’s Return to England H.N. Lay’s Arrival in China Early Days in Hong Kong Ward to Dr. Giitzlaff First Assignments Battle of the Interpreters Canton Hong Kong William Hyde Lay End of Apprenticeship Chapter Three In Her Majesty’s Service: Second Phase, 1854–1855 Shanghai Trade Situation in Shanghai Appointment to Shanghai First Contact with Ch’ing Authorities Acting Vice–Consul Shift in Balance of “Neutrality” The “Boy Consul” Chapter Four In the Emperor’s Service: 1855–1858 Wade’s Resignation Assignment to the Inspectorate Salaries of Inspectors Legal Status of Inspectors Chinese Opposition Other Merchant Opposition Lay as Innovator Lay and the Foreign Office Bowring and Lay Conflict with Shanghai Consular Staff Lay and Other Officials Lay and the Chinese Authorities Chapter Five Serving Two Masters: First Phase, 1858–1859 First Proposals for a Flotilla Defense of Foreign Inspectorate The Elgin Mission Elgin’s Selection of Lay Lay’s Status in the Mission
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ISBN: 9780674406254 Author: Gerson, Jack J. Author: Gerson, Jacob J. Publisher: Harvard University Asia Center Location: Cambridge Subject: General Subject: Great britain Subject: History Subject: International Relations Subject: China Subject: Foreign relations Subject: Far eastern Subject: Far East Subject: China Foreign relations Great Britain. Subject: International Relations - General Subject: General History Subject: Great Britain Foreign relations China. Subject: Politics-United States Foreign Policy Edition Description: Paperback Series: Harvard East Asian Monographs Series Volume: 0047 Publication Date: 19720131 Binding: TRADE PAPER Grade Level: General/trade Language: English Illustrations: Yes Pages: 344 Dimensions: 10 x 7 in 1.3 lb
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1972-01-00
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9780674406254
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