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A Sketch of Chinese History (Classic Reprint)

Author : F. L. Hawks Pott
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9781528546362
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (463 download)

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Download or read book A Sketch of Chinese History (Classic Reprint) written by F. L. Hawks Pott and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-09-15 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from A Sketch of Chinese History The present volume is written to meet a practical need. The author has long felt in his work as a teacher the want of a short history of China. Of larger histories, and of monographs treating fully of some one period, there is no lack, but a concise outline of Chinese history accenting the turning points in the life of the nation has not yet been produced. To reduce the voluminous native histories of China to a small compass is undoubtedly an ambitious undertaking, but yet it is a task that someone must attempt. The average student has not the time nor the inclination to wade through the cumbrous volumes which exist at present, and when he ventures to do so, he often becomes discouraged because of the impossibility of remembering the strange and difficult names of the persons and places with which the pages are crowded, and so perhaps lays down the book without having gained any very clear impression of the history as a whole. It is hoped that this brief survey of the entire field may be of service in making it easier for the reader to fix in his mind the salient points of the long story. In the spelling of the names of persons we have followed as far as possible one system throughout, namely, that of Professor Giles of Cambridge University. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

China's Open Door

Author : Rounsevelle Wildman
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780666273123
Total Pages : 362 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (731 download)

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Download or read book China's Open Door written by Rounsevelle Wildman and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-02-24 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from China's Open Door: A Sketch of Chinese Life and History The dress, the manners, the customs, of the Chinese are described with a master's hand. On this plan of picturing the common every-day doings of his countrymen Macaulay wrote his history. Ancestral worship the fundamental principle of Chinese policy is well and forcibly explained. Chinese conservatism, which has held China fixed as the northern star, while the nations around her have tottered and fallen, is thoroughly elucidated. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

An Outline History of China (Classic Reprint)

Author : Herbert H. Gowen
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781440040078
Total Pages : 238 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (4 download)

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Download or read book An Outline History of China (Classic Reprint) written by Herbert H. Gowen and published by . This book was released on 2015-07-09 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from An Outline History of China The consequence is that, to the best of the writer's knowledge, there is no work in English giving the student such a sketch of pre-Manchu times as will enable him to grasp the singular continuity of Chinese political and social life. It is too much for the writer to suppose that he has completely filled the gap, but it is hoped that he has made some such contribution as will bring home to many in our schools and colleges some part of the interest which lies behind the veil. It is impossible here to mention all the sources to which this book is indebted. Most of them will appear from the notes and from the attached bibliography. Special acknowledgment, however, should be made to the writings of Professor Hirth of Columbia, G. Pauthier, Abel Remusat, Chavannes, Legge, Williams, Giles, Mayers, Douglas and D. C. Bougler. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Sketch of Chinese History, Vol. 1 of 2

Author : Charles Gützlaff
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780265440407
Total Pages : 318 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (44 download)

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Download or read book Sketch of Chinese History, Vol. 1 of 2 written by Charles Gützlaff and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-12 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Sketch of Chinese History, Vol. 1 of 2: Ancient and Modern, Comprising a Retrospect of the Foreign Intercourse and Trade With China Chap. Vi.-hea Dynasty - 2207 to 1767 B. C. Chap. VIL - Shang Dynasty - 1766 to 1122 B. C. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Sketch of Chinese History, Vol. 2 of 2

Author : Charles Gutzlaff
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780265470244
Total Pages : 486 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (72 download)

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Download or read book Sketch of Chinese History, Vol. 2 of 2 written by Charles Gutzlaff and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-10-18 with total page 486 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Sketch of Chinese History, Vol. 2 of 2: Ancient and Modern; Comprising a Retrospect of the Foreign Intercourse and Trade With China; Illustrated by a New and Corrected Map of the Empire Grew more wealthy and bold; and in order properly to regulate the affairs of their country, which is very extensive, divided it into seven principalities. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Outlines of Chinese History (Classic Reprint)

Author : Li Ung Bing
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780282663674
Total Pages : 708 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (636 download)

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Download or read book Outlines of Chinese History (Classic Reprint) written by Li Ung Bing and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-10-20 with total page 708 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Outlines of Chinese History The present book was written for two classes of Chinese. 'to those who are studying English, it is not so much an attempt to teach Chinese History by English as English through the medium of Chinese History. Certainly it will prove doubly interesting to read the facts of the history of one's own country in a foreign tongue which he is making an effort to learn. To those to whom Chinese History must otherwise remain unknown, it is hoped that the Out lines may induce them to seek further knowledge from the original sources. The recent events which are introducing a new epoch in China make a study of our ancient institutions doubly necessary. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

A Sketch of Chinese History

Author : Rev. F. L. Hawks Pott
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9781331127536
Total Pages : 251 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (275 download)

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Download or read book A Sketch of Chinese History written by Rev. F. L. Hawks Pott and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2015-06-16 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from A Sketch of Chinese History A Sketch of Chinese History was written by Rev. F. L. Hawks Pott in 1903. This is a 242 page book, containing 67616 words and 10 pictures. Search Inside is enabled for this title. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The History of China, Vol. 1 of 2 (Classic Reprint)

Author : Demetrius Charles Boulger
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780364901342
Total Pages : 752 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (13 download)

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Download or read book The History of China, Vol. 1 of 2 (Classic Reprint) written by Demetrius Charles Boulger and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-03-18 with total page 752 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The History of China, Vol. 1 of 2 Fourteen years have elapsed since the publication of the third and concluding volume of this History. In that period the subject of the Chinese Empire and people has become of greater interest and more direct moment, not only to the English reader, but to the world. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The Chinese Empire, Vol. 1

Author : Thomas Allom
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780666874283
Total Pages : 632 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (742 download)

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Download or read book The Chinese Empire, Vol. 1 written by Thomas Allom and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-03-04 with total page 632 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Chinese Empire, Vol. 1: Historical and Descriptive, Illustrating the Manners and Customs of the Chinese, in a Series of Steel Engravings, From Original Sketches This Work has been produced with a View to illustrate, by means of Steel Engravings and descriptive letterpress, the manners and customs, arts, sciences, and antiquities of the Chinese empirez China is a peculiar country, and its inhabitants are a peculiar people - perhaps the most peculiar people on the face of the earth. Though possessing many claims to our attention, and these claims being continually added to by the ever-increasing intercourse between that country and other nations, their habits and surroundings have never yet been adequately brought under the notice of the public. The series of Engravings with which this book is illustrated will, it is believed, do much to supply this deficiency. They have been engraved from drawings taken on the spot, and may be relied on, in every case, as depicting, with truth and accuracy, the scenes they represent. Aided by the accompanying descriptions, it will be found that a better and truer notion of things Chinese is here embodied than can elsewhere be gained. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

An Outline History of China, Vol. 2

Author : Herbert H. Gowen
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780266905912
Total Pages : 236 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (59 download)

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Download or read book An Outline History of China, Vol. 2 written by Herbert H. Gowen and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-10-28 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from An Outline History of China, Vol. 2: From the Manchu Conquest to the Recognition In view of the kindly reception the first volume of this Outline History has had at the hands of the press and public, the author is hopeful that the completion of the work will be as generously judged. It still, however, seems necessary to emphasize the fact that the book is neither a com plete history of China nor a selection of episodes chosen according to the writer's taste. The word Outline is intended to be taken literally. The bulk of the book might all too easily have been increased, but in that event the idea of writing a brief, fairly-proportioned sketch would have re mained unfulfilled. One or two critics have com plained of the prominence of military episodes. The only excuse that need be made is that (as the Vicomte b'ollone has so often repeated) Chinese history is unfortunately very full of campaigns which cannot be left unchronicled if a true pic ture is to be presented. At the same time the Kulturgeschichte has by no means been neglected. The philosophers and literati undoubtedly con tributed much to Chinese history. Nevertheless, the framework of the story must necessarily be political and the effect of such a work as the present would have been invertebrate had not thedynastic changes been carefully observed. The author believes that those who take the trouble to make this general outline their own will appreci ate as they have not done before the ample ma terials provided elsewhere for filling up the gaps which have been deliberately left. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

A Sketch of Chinese History

Author : Carl Friedrich Gützlaff
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780371904084
Total Pages : 330 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (4 download)

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Download or read book A Sketch of Chinese History written by Carl Friedrich Gützlaff and published by . This book was released on 2020-05-11 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a reproduction of the original artefact. Generally these books are created from careful scans of the original. This allows us to preserve the book accurately and present it in the way the author intended. Since the original versions are generally quite old, there may occasionally be certain imperfections within these reproductions. We're happy to make these classics available again for future generations to enjoy!

A View of China for Philological Purposes

Author : Associate Professor of English Robert Morrison
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780364309209
Total Pages : 88 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (92 download)

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Download or read book A View of China for Philological Purposes written by Associate Professor of English Robert Morrison and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-03-10 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from A View of China for Philological Purposes: Containing a Sketch of Chinese Chronology, Geography, Government, Religion and Customs, Designed for the Use of Persons Who Study the Chinese Language IN preportion asa Person is ignorant of the History, Geography, Political and Reli gions Institutions, Local Customs and Opinions of a Country, is the Language of that Country dificult to him; and his liability to mistake the words and idiom of the Language, is in the same proportion. Hence, what is perfectly clear and explicit to a Native, is often dark and ambiguous to a Foreigner. To the latter, words and sentences do not call up the same associations as to the former; which circumstance causes either obscurity or error. There is a dificulty also in defining words by alluding to Insti tutions and Customs, respecting which the Reader is as yet uninformed. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

A Sketch of Chinese History

Author : Karl Friedrich August Gutzlaff
Publisher : Palala Press
ISBN 13 : 9781357742157
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (421 download)

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Download or read book A Sketch of Chinese History written by Karl Friedrich August Gutzlaff and published by Palala Press. This book was released on 2016-05-20 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

China's Open Door

Author : Rounsevelle Wildman
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9781330039755
Total Pages : 362 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (397 download)

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Download or read book China's Open Door written by Rounsevelle Wildman and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2015-06-11 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from China's Open Door: A Sketch of Chinese Life and History China's Open Door: A Sketch of Chinese Life and History was written by Rounsevelle Wildman in 1900. This is a 357 page book, containing 72987 words and 11 pictures. Search Inside is enabled for this title. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The Story of the Chinese Crisis (Classic Reprint)

Author : Alexis Sidney Krausse
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780267798742
Total Pages : 270 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (987 download)

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Download or read book The Story of the Chinese Crisis (Classic Reprint) written by Alexis Sidney Krausse and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-02-04 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Story of the Chinese Crisis The natural wealth and resources of China are exceptional, even when viewed with an appreciation of its size and population. Its most important articles are, of course, tea and silk, though, owing to the careless preparation of the plant and the improved methods followed in Ceylon, the tea trade is decreasing. Besides these, China produces vast quantities of wax, cotton, and rice, which are exported by the shipload. The best black tea is produced in the province of Hupeh, the choicest green in Anwei. The inferior qualities are mostly used in the prepara tion of brick tea. The process consists in welding the inferior leaf and dust together with mucilage and water into the form of a brick. Thus prepared, the tea keeps well. It is easily portable, and much used by the Russians and people of Siberia and Mongolia. In the latter country brick tea often passes as the standard of ex change, and serves in the place of a coinage. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

China in Convulsion (Classic Reprint)

Author : Arthur Henderson Smith
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780331970739
Total Pages : 444 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (77 download)

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Download or read book China in Convulsion (Classic Reprint) written by Arthur Henderson Smith and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-11-26 with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from China in Convulsion At present, certain knowledge in regard to many im portant events, especially acts attributed to the Chinese Government, is unattainable, and there is a wide region in reference to which great differences of opinion are not only allowable but inevitable. It is the design of the present work, while giving in considerable detail the events connected with the siege in Peking, to sketch the important outlines of the events to which that formed the climax. It is certain that in cover ing so large a field there must be numerous omissions and inaccuracies, especially in details, and there is reason to fear that through imperfect knowledge some events are not set forth in their due proportions and just relations. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The Life of Taou-Kwang, Late Emperor of China

Author : Charles Gutzlaff
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780266698029
Total Pages : 316 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (98 download)

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Download or read book The Life of Taou-Kwang, Late Emperor of China written by Charles Gutzlaff and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-10-24 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Life of Taou-Kwang, Late Emperor of China: With Memoirs of the Court of Peking; Including a Sketch of the Principal Events in the History of the Chinese Empire During the Last Fifty Years A Chinese Emperor can make his mere will the rule of a nation; but he must, at least ostensibly, now and then, pay deference to the better judgment of his statesmen. The nation at large is nothing in itself; yet the man without an equal must make himself popular, by listening to the wishes of his subjects. Every one ought to have access to his ear; the poorest widow be allowed to Speak to him through the Court of Appeal. In recent years, we may say it has become fashionable at Court to talk about the wishes of the people; to speak of them as the first to be attended to: as the guide and loadstone in all measures. Though a great many of these phrases are mere verbiage used on proper occasions, still the principles thus expressed have found many admirers throughout the Whole land. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.