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CRC Press Sir Harry Parkes Correspondence 1865-1868 Volume 1

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Explore a significant historical record with this volume of the private correspondence between Sir Harry Smith Parkes and Edmund Hammond. As the second British Minister of Japan, Parkes provides a unique perspective through his letters during his 18 years in the country. This collection includes complete transcriptions of his private communications with Hammond, the permanent Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, who held decision-making power regarding British relations to Asia. This first volume focuses on the Bakumatsu period, marking the end of the shogunate. By examining these chronologically arranged letters, researchers and history enthusiasts can gain insight into the official and unofficial British attitudes toward Japan between 1865 and 1883. This series offers a rare look at the diplomatic communications that shaped international relations during a transformative era in Japanese history.

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Includes complete transcriptions of private letters between Sir Harry Smith Parkes and Edmund Hammond for authentic historical study.

Focuses on the Bakumatsu period, providing essential documentation from the end of the shogunate era.

Chronologically arranged content allows for a clear timeline of diplomatic developments and communications.

Provides insight into the decision-making processes of the British Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding Asian relations.

Offers a deep look at both official and unofficial British attitudes toward Japan during the mid-19th century.

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Release Date
26 April 2019
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