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Published in:Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society 2015-01, Vol.25 (1), p.187
Main Author: Ferguson, Duncan Stuart
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Loneliness
Mental depression
Middle class
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Summary:(ProQuest: ... denotes non-US-ASCII text omitted.) This book is a labour of love, in which Dr Mary Tiffen, a distinguished scholar of socio-economic development in Africa and the Middle East, tells the story of her family's engagement with China during the 19thand early years of the 20thcenturies. The author depicts Hart's often lonely life, marked by frequent bouts of depression, and his attraction to intelligent young women. Hart's work in China is described effectively, demonstrating his efforts in removing obstacles to commercial development - attempting to end the system of internal taxes on trade, creating a modern postal service, and promoting China's unity in the face of the encroaching Great Powers.
ISSN:1356-1863
1474-0591
DOI:10.1017/S1356186313000357