Progress of India, Japan, and China in the CenturyW. & R. Chambers, 1903 - 496 pàgines |
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Pàgina viii
... trade . Just midway in the century the Feudal Head was obliged to sign various commercial treatics in the presence of European warships , and literally at the cannon's mouth . The people of all classes were indignant and in a semi ...
... trade . Just midway in the century the Feudal Head was obliged to sign various commercial treatics in the presence of European warships , and literally at the cannon's mouth . The people of all classes were indignant and in a semi ...
Pàgina xi
... trade , especially the ocean - borne commerce , and com- munications , including railways , are brought for- ward . The changes in Municipal Reform are then introduced , including Sanitation and Local Govern- ment in the newest and ...
... trade , especially the ocean - borne commerce , and com- munications , including railways , are brought for- ward . The changes in Municipal Reform are then introduced , including Sanitation and Local Govern- ment in the newest and ...
Pàgina xii
... popularity . Despite their exclusiveness and self- isolation and the consequent want of foreign trade , the people were fairly prosperous , their famous art- industries were maintained , and their patriotism was still aglow xii PREFACE .
... popularity . Despite their exclusiveness and self- isolation and the consequent want of foreign trade , the people were fairly prosperous , their famous art- industries were maintained , and their patriotism was still aglow xii PREFACE .
Pàgina xiv
... trade , the civil ad- ministration , and the procedure of the Diet and Par- liament so far as that can be understood after a brief experience and the neighbourly disquietude in re- gard to the tottering position of China . For China ...
... trade , the civil ad- ministration , and the procedure of the Diet and Par- liament so far as that can be understood after a brief experience and the neighbourly disquietude in re- gard to the tottering position of China . For China ...
Pàgina xv
... trade - relations , British progress and prowess . Now with all deference to these considerations , of which in- deed Britons may well be proud , the purpose of this work is to pourtray China as she has been and still is by herself ...
... trade - relations , British progress and prowess . Now with all deference to these considerations , of which in- deed Britons may well be proud , the purpose of this work is to pourtray China as she has been and still is by herself ...
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Progress of India, Japan and China in the Nineteenth Century Sir Richard Temple Visualització de fragments - 1990 |
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Passatges populars
Pàgina 164 - We are in favour of making the British sovereign a legal tender and a current coin in India. We also consider that, at the same time, the Indian mints should be thrown open to the unrestricted coinage of gold on terms and conditions such as govern the three Australian branches of the Royal Mint.
Pàgina 414 - In case of any disturbance of a grave nature occurring in Korea, which necessitates the respective countries or either of them to send troops to Korea, it is hereby understood that they shall give, each to the other, previous notice in writing of their intention so to do, and that after the matter is settled, they shall withdraw their troops and not further station them there.
Pàgina 404 - His Majesty the Emperor and Autocrat of All the Russias, and His Majesty the Emperor of China, with...
Pàgina 404 - Hi, temporarily occupied since 1871 by the Russian Armies. Russia remains in possession of this country, within the limits indicated by Article VII. of the present Treaty.
Pàgina 301 - Kalka country. I permit you to reside here, and at Canton, as long as you give no cause for complaint ; but if any should arise I will not allow you to remain either here or at Canton. I will have none of you in the provinces. The Emperor, my father, suffered much in reputation among the literati by the condescension with which he allowed you to establish yourselves. He could not himself make any changes in the laws of our sages, and I will not suffer that in the least degree there shall be cause...
Pàgina 322 - With regard to those of your Majesty's subjects who for a long course of years have been in the habit ' of trading with our Empire, we must observe to you that our Celestial Government regards all persons and nations with eyes of charity and benevolence, and always treats and considers your subjects with the utmost indulgence and affection; on their account, therefore, there can be no place or occasion for the exertions of Your Majesty's Government.
Pàgina 300 - You wish that all the Chinese should become Christians, and indeed your creed demands it. I am well aware of this, but in that event what would become of us ? Should we not soon be merely the subjects of your kings ? The converts you have made already recognise nobody but you.
Pàgina 22 - Native princes gave him his opportunity for carrying out this plan without a breach of faith. The time had arrived when the English must either become supreme in India, or be driven out of it. The Mughal Empire was completely broken up ; and the sway had to pass either to the local Muhammadan governors of that empire, or to the Hindu Confederacy represented by the Marathas, or to the British. Lord Wellesley determined that it should pass to the British.
Pàgina 221 - What ! Trade our gold, silver, copper, iron, and sundry useful materials for wool, glass, and similar trashy little articles ! Even the limited barter of the Dutch factory ought to have been stopped.
Pàgina 326 - The report was practically unanimous and stated that "the temperate use of opium in India should be viewed in the same light as the temperate use of alcohol in England. Opium is harmful, harmless, or even beneficial, according to the measure and discretion with which it is used.