The History of China, Volum 2 |
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Pàgina 25
... prejudices were expected to be so far considered , that the strict and never -
varying ceremonial of the Son of Heaven should be waived in favour of the
claims of their ruler to rank on an equality with the sovereign of the Middle
Kingdom .
... prejudices were expected to be so far considered , that the strict and never -
varying ceremonial of the Son of Heaven should be waived in favour of the
claims of their ruler to rank on an equality with the sovereign of the Middle
Kingdom .
Pàgina 29
Among the English there was a feeling of indignation at the indecorous treatment
of their representative , while Kiaking undoubtedly thought that his
condescension had not been appreciated , and that his favour had been spurned
. The views ...
Among the English there was a feeling of indignation at the indecorous treatment
of their representative , while Kiaking undoubtedly thought that his
condescension had not been appreciated , and that his favour had been spurned
. The views ...
Pàgina 360
The action was stubbornly contested , and for a moment it seemed as if the
verdict would be in favour of the Imperialists ; but Chung Wang's impetuosity
again turned the day in his favour , and Wusieh became the prize of the victor .
Upon its ...
The action was stubbornly contested , and for a moment it seemed as if the
verdict would be in favour of the Imperialists ; but Chung Wang's impetuosity
again turned the day in his favour , and Wusieh became the prize of the victor .
Upon its ...
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