From Robert Morrison to: A Critical Biography of Protestant Missionaries in China

Author: Gu Changsheng
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: After the lifting of maritime bans in modern China, a large number of Western missionaries arrived in China one after another, becoming a prominent phenomenon in the field of Sino-foreign exchanges during the late Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China. In fact, the activities of this diverse and special group in China involved politics, diplomacy, culture, education, and other aspects, far exceeding the scope of missionary work. Based on first-hand materials, this book profiles more than 30 well-known or representative figures, each with their own biography. The profiles extensively quote archival documents, letters, diaries, as well as oral histories obtained through interviews with the descendants and relatives of these individuals. Many of these sources are rare in general specialized works, thus providing rich reference materials for enthusiasts of modern history and those engaged in historical research, as well as scholars from various disciplines.