Sir Robert Hart, the Romance of a Great Career


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Sir Robert Hart. The Romance of a Great Career


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In "Sir Robert Hart: The Romance of a Great Career" by Juliet Bredon, the reader delves into the compelling narrative of Sir Robert Hart, a prominent figure in British colonial history. Bredon's biographical account is rich with vivid details of Hart's life, filled with political intrigue, personal struggles, and societal expectations. The author's literary style employs a mix of historical narrative and personal insights, giving the reader a well-rounded view of Hart's complex character within the context of 19th-century British imperialism in China. The book is a captivating blend of historical analysis and personal storytelling, making it a valuable contribution to the field of colonial studies and biography. The intensive research and attention to detail in Bredon's work provide a comprehensive portrait of a man who played a crucial role in shaping British imperial policy in China. The book is a must-read for history buffs, scholars of colonial history, and anyone interested in the personal and political intricacies of a man's remarkable career.




Sir Robert Hart


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Sir Robert Hart the Romance of a Great Career, 2nd Edition


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Sir Robert Hart


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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.




Sir Robert Hart


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Sir Robert Hart, 1st Baronet GCMG (20 February 1835 - 20 September 1911), born in 1835 in Armagh, Ireland was a British consular official in China, who served from 1863-1911 as the second Inspector General of China's Imperial Maritime Custom Service (IMCS).




Sir Robert Hart; The Romance of a Great Career, 2nd Edition


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Sir Robert Hart; The Romance of a Great Career, 2nd Edition, is a classical and a rare book, that has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and redesigned. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work, and hence their text is clear and readable. This remarkable book falls within the genres of History, General and Eastern Hemisphere




Friends of Sir Robert Hart


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A tale of expatriate life, rich in detail, as bold, bright women far from home pushed against the onerous restrictions imposed by Victorian notions of femininity. But the greatest joy of this book lies in what it shows us about relationships between Victorian men and women.




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SIR ROBERT HART THE ROMANCE OF


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