Memoirs Of The Chief Incidents Of The Public Life Of Sir George Thomas Staunton

Memoirs of the Chief Incidents of the Public Life of Sir George Thomas Staunton is an autobiographical account of the life and career of Sir George Thomas Staunton, a prominent British diplomat and politician in the 19th century. The book is written by Staunton himself and covers his experiences in various important positions in the British government, including his role as the chief representative of the British East India Company in China during the early 19th century. Throughout the book, Staunton provides a detailed account of his diplomatic efforts in China, including his involvement in the negotiations that led to the Treaty of Nanking, which ended the First Opium War between China and Britain. He also discusses his work as a member of Parliament and his efforts to promote British interests in Asia and other parts of the world. The book provides an interesting insight into the life and career of a prominent figure in British history and sheds light on the political and diplomatic events of the time. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of British diplomacy, the British East India Company, and the relationship between Britain and China 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.