HIS103Y1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Hot Air Balloon, Kowtow, Sepoy
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British wanted freer access to ports and markets --> only an idea,
not an idea that existed within Chinese conception of trade / IR
Macartney's plan was to address Chinese as most civilized and
ancient population in the world
Addressing the Emperor on equal terms was considered an insult to
the Emperor
Told to obey all ceremonials of Chinese court as long as they don't
impugn the King / Macartney's dignity
Entourage: singers, watchmaker, hot air balloon, etc.
Chinese bureaucrats / Mandarin's : wonder if Macartney is going to
Kowtow (kneel to King) --> show deference
Instead Macartney plans to kneel on one knee as he would for King
of England
Discussion between Chinese and English clothing: Chinese is better
because it is easier to kneel and show deference to emperor
New letter to King George from Chinese Emperor: subjects have
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October 19, 2016
2:11 PM
LECTURE Page 30
Document Summary
British wanted freer access to ports and markets --> only an idea, not an idea that existed within chinese conception of trade / ir. Macartney"s plan was to address chinese as most civilized and ancient population in the world. Addressing the emperor on equal terms was considered an insult to the emperor. Told to obey all ceremonials of chinese court as long as they don"t impugn the king / macartney"s dignity. Chinese bureaucrats / mandarin"s : wonder if macartney is going to. Instead macartney plans to kneel on one knee as he would for king of england. Discussion between chinese and english clothing: chinese is better because it is easier to kneel and show deference to emperor. New letter to king george from chinese emperor: subjects have. New letter to king george from chinese emperor: subjects have never been able to be part of open markets.
