Qing Dynasty Ministry of Foreign Affairs Archives on Sino-British Relations: Volume 1

Author: First Historical Archives of China, Peking University, La Trobe University, Australia
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Features: The collaborative work of the First Historical Archives of China, Peking University, and La Trobe University, Australia, "The Qing Dynasty Ministry of Foreign Affairs Archives on Sino-British Relations - Volume on Road and Mining Industries" has been published. This is a highly valuable historical document for the study of modern Chinese history and the history of Sino-foreign relations. This book is the volume of "The Qing Dynasty Ministry of Foreign Affairs Archives on Sino-British Relations," with selected content focused on road and mining industries. According to plans, we will continue to edit and publish archives on other topics of Sino-British relations. The selected archives (main documents and attachments) in this volume total 31 items, all published as facsimiles of the original documents for reference by scholars and experts. To ensure the clarity of the archival context, the editors have categorized the archives and arranged them in chronological order within each category. Additionally, the editors have drafted titles for each archive, compiled an index, and provided a Western and Chinese calendar time for easy reference by readers.