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ISBN: 1316136868 1108080774 Year: 2015 Publisher: Cambridge : Cambridge University Press,
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Following his election to Parliament and extensive travels through Asia, George Nathaniel Curzon (1859-1925) published in 1894 this consideration of the present state of Japan, Korea and China within a changing international landscape. Later viceroy of India, Curzon was fascinated by the rich cultural heritage of the Far East, yet he remained a staunch supporter of British imperialism. He explains that the book's purpose is to delve deeper into political, social and economic conditions, rather than present a travel narrative of 'temples, tea-houses and bric-à-brac'. After devoting a substantial section to each country, Curzon closes with 'The Prospect', exploring what he envisages for the future of the whole region. The favourable reception of this title and his 1892 work, Persia and the Persian Question (also reissued in the Cambridge Library Collection), highlighted Curzon's diligently acquired knowledge of Asian affairs and how they affected Britain's imperial interests.
Eastern question (Far East) --- Japan --- China --- Korea --- Description and travel. --- Foreign relations --- Chinese question --- Far Eastern question --- Open door policy (Far East) --- Pan-Pacific relations --- Description and travel
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ISBN: 1316136965 1108080847 Year: 2015 Publisher: Cambridge : Cambridge University Press,
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Following his election to Parliament, George Nathaniel Curzon (1859-1925) embarked on extensive travels and research in Asia, spending several months in Persia in 1889-90. Later viceroy of India, Curzon believed that growing Russian influence in Asia threatened Britain's interests, and that Persia was an important buffer state. Highly regarded upon publication in 1892, this illustrated two-volume work is a mix of history, geography, travel narrative, and social and political analysis. Intended to educate readers at home as to Persia's strategic significance, the work reflects its author's staunch support for British imperialism. Volume 1 describes Curzon's journey to Tehran, offering observations on the situation in the provinces which bordered Russian-controlled territory. Curzon then gives an overview of Persian institutions, including the monarchy, government, and the army. His Problems of the Far East (1894) is also reissued in this series.
Eastern question (Central Asia) --- Iran --- History --- Description and travel. --- Politics and government. --- Economic conditions. --- Central Asian question --- Description and travel --- Curzon of Kedleston, George Nathaniel Curzon, --- Travel --- Curzon, George Nathaniel, --- Curzon, George Nathaniel Curzon, --- Curzon of Kedleston, --- Kedleston, George Nathaniel Curzon, --- Kendleston, George Nathaniel Curzon,
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