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 prohibitions 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 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 more than 30 prominent or representative figures from this group, each with their own biographical account. The profiles extensively quote archival documents, letters, diaries, as well as oral histories obtained from interviews with the descendants and relatives of these individuals, much of which is rarely found in general specialized works. Thus, it provides rich reference materials for enthusiasts of modern history learning and research, as well as scholars from various disciplines.