13 July 2008
Reith Lectures 2008 - Chinese Vistas : English Lessons
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In the second lecture, Professor Jonathan Spence examines China's relations with Great Britain through the prism of three centuries of trade, warfare, unequal treaties and missionary endeavours that shaped mutual perceptions. Early Anglo entrepreneurs did not receive the type of welcome that they expected. Forays into this new, exotic territory were marked by tension, mistrust and hostility. Visitors soon found themselves embroiled in a difficult and uneasy relationship.
Guests
Professor Jonathan Spence
Sterling Professor of History at Yale University
Further Information
BBC Reith Lectures - Transcripts & MP3 downloads available here
Professor Jonathan Spence - Yale
Music
CD title:
Rough Guide to the Music of China
Track title:
Nocturnal Light, track 10
Artist: Kin Taii
Composer: Kin Taii
CD details: Rough Guide : RGNETT 1122CD
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