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In the Service of His Korean Majesty : William Nelson Lovatt, the Pusan Customs, and Sino-Korean Relations, 1876-1888 Volume 35
Overview
In this book, Wayne Patterson examines the recently found correspondence, journals, and photographs of William Nelson Lovatt, Korea's first commissioner of customs in Pusan. These materials significantly advance our knowledge of a critical time in the late Chos?n period. The study's main theme is the transformation of China's policy toward Korea from a largely benevolent policy to an increasingly interventionist policy to a kind of imperialism. A key bellweather in this transformation can be found in the customs service in which Lovatt served.
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- ISBN-13: 9781557291004
- ISBN-10: 1557291004
- Publisher: Institute of East Asian Studies University of
- Publish Date: January 2012
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.48 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.64 pounds
- Page Count: 210
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