Letter To Viscount Palmerston: On British Relations With China (1836)

""Letter to Viscount Palmerston: On British Relations with China"" is a historical book written by Hugh Hamilton Lindsay in 1836. The book is a detailed account of the British relations with China during the early 19th century. Lindsay, who was a British diplomat, wrote this letter to Viscount Palmerston, the British Foreign Secretary, to provide him with an insight into the complex political and economic situation in China.The book covers a wide range of topics, including the Opium War, the British trade in China, the Chinese legal system, and the British diplomatic efforts in China. Lindsay provides a critical analysis of the British policies towards China and argues that the British should adopt a more conciliatory approach towards the Chinese government.The book is an important primary source for understanding the British-Chinese relations during the early 19th century. It provides a detailed account of the British diplomatic efforts in China and the challenges they faced in dealing with the Chinese government. The book also sheds light on the British trade in China, which was a major source of conflict between the two countries.Overall, ""Letter to Viscount Palmerston: On British Relations with China"" is a valuable historical document that provides a unique perspective on the British-Chinese relations during the early 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of British imperialism and the global trade relations during the 19th century.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.