Sino-French trade at Canton, 1698-1842

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"Sino-French Trade at Canton, 1698-1842 presents a rare and lively view of the French experience at Canton, and calls for a reappraisal of France's role in that trade. France was one of the two most important Western powers in the eighteenth century, and was home to one of the three major...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Schopp, Susan E. (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Hong Kong Hong Kong University Press [2020]
Subjects:
1700-1799
Commerce
China > Commerce > France.
France > Commerce > China.
China > Commerce > History > 18th century.
France > Commerce > History > 18th century.
Guangzhou (China) > Commerce > History > 18th century.
France > Commerce > Chine.
France > Commerce > Histoire > 18e siècle.
China
China > Guangzhou
France
Electronic books
History
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Chronological overview of the French trade at Canton, 1698-1842
  • A "Versailles of trade" : the French company model of Sino-European trade
  • East India ships and chop boats
  • The voyage and sea routes
  • The French Hong : the physical plant
  • The French Hong : daily work life and operations
  • Life outside work
  • Biographical sketches

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