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George Macartney's disastrous 1793 mission to China plays a central role in the prevailing narrative of modern Sino-European relations. Summarily dismissed by the Qing court, Macartney failed in nearly all of his objectives, perhaps setting the stage for the Opium Wars of the 19th century and the mistrust that still marks the relationship today. The Last Embassy tells the story of the Dutch mission of 1795, bringing to light a dramatic but little-known episode that transforms our understanding of the history of China and the West.

The beginning of the year 1783, I received my final orders and instructions, and left Calcutta, to execute the service which was intrusted to my care. Lieutenant Samuel Davis, and Mr. Robert Saunders, were included in the commission with which I was honoured, and appointed to accompany me, the former as Draftsman and Surveyor, the latter in the capacity of Surgeon. I had every reason to congratulate myself on the choice which had been made of these gentlemen as my associates; and in their kind and friendly attention, I had the satisfaction to find a constant source of comfort.

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These podcasts centre a round the writings of Mark Ellis in conversation with writer, producer and broadcaster Moz Dee. A prolific and critically acclaimed writer, Mark has created a compelling series of books about the character Frank Merlin a detective who’s trying to combat crime in the most difficult of circumstances, namely a world war ! Whilst the books are fiction the back drop is real history, coloured by real historical characters. Click the link to find out more about Marks books and how you can buy them. https://amzn.eu/d/6oa7j8K This is a Frank Merlin Productions Podcast.

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