Biography of Robert Morrison

Author: Gu Changsheng
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Publish Date: 2006-10-01
Features: After the lifting of the maritime ban in China during the Qing Dynasty, a large number of Western missionaries arrived in China one after another, becoming one of the most prominent phenomena in the field of Sino-foreign exchanges in the late Qing Dynasty and the Republican era. In fact, the activities of this complex 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 one of the most famous figures among them—Robert Morrison. The content is written in the style of historical, describing Morrison's journey from a missionary and translator for the East India Company to serving as the British government's vice consul during the Opium War. It holds certain historical value and reading interest. The biography extensively quotes archival documents, letters, diaries, as well as oral histories obtained from the descendants and relatives of these figures after the author's interviews. Many of these sources are rare in general specialized works, thus providing abundant reference materials for a wide range of enthusiasts and scholars engaged in modern history learning and research. Based on first-hand materials, this book profiles one of the most famous Western missionaries in the late Qing Dynasty and the Republican era—Robert Morrison. The content is written in the style of historical, describing Morrison's journey from a missionary and translator for the East India Company to serving as the British government's vice consul during the Opium War. It holds certain historical value and reading interest. The biography extensively quotes archival documents, letters, diaries, as well as oral histories obtained from the descendants and relatives of these figures after the author's interviews. Many of these sources are rare in general specialized works, thus providing abundant reference materials for a wide range of enthusiasts and scholars engaged in modern history learning and research.