The Public Life of the Earl of Macartney - Volume 1

Zusammenfassung The British statesman George Macartney (1737-1806) had a long and distinguished career, holding posts including the governorships of Grenada and Madras. He also undertook high-profile diplomatic missions to Russia and China. This two-volume 1807 biography was based on official records and Macartney's own writings.

Klappentext

An 1807 biography of the distinguished British statesman George Macartney (1737 1806), including substantial selections from his own writings.

Zusammenfassung
The British statesman George Macartney (1737â1806) had a long and distinguished career, holding posts including the governorships of Grenada and Madras. He also undertook high-profile diplomatic missions to Russia and China. This two-volume 1807 biography was based on official records and Macartney's own writings.

Inhalt

Preface; 1. Narrative of the public life of Lord Macartney, containing some account of his mission to the court of St. Petersburg as Envoy Extraordinary; 2. Of his Secretaryship of Ireland; 3. Of his government of Grenada; 4. Of his government of Madras; 5. Of his appointment to the government-general of Bengal; 6. Of his embassy to the court of Pekin; 7. Of his government of the Cape of Good Hope; 8. Of his character and general characteristics; Appendix.