Hardcover. Condition: New. 1st Edition. v, 288 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour) ; 31 cm. 'The background of the subject matter for this doctoral thesis and publication is the development of trade relations between European countries and China, which were initiated in the 16th century. A key event in this development, from a Dutch perspective, was the embassy sent by the Dutch East India Company to the court of the Emperor of China of the Qing dynasty (1644 1912), established by the Manchus. Johan Nieuhof's account of the First East India Company Embassy, 1655-57 (published in 1665 in Amsterdam) narrates the first-hand experience of travelling through China from Canton to the court in Beijing. Much like a lonely planet guide book, it included detailed descriptions of cities, government, science, customs, crafts, religion, buildings, costumes, etc. This important account, translated into French, Latin, and English was accompanied by 150 illustrations, which were to become one of the inspirations for chinoiserie, especially popular in the 18th century.'. Seller Inventory # 12jbew105

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