A Defence of Mr. Maccartney : Legare Street Press : 9781021148834 : 1021148830 : 18 Jul 2023 : This book is an apology of sorts, defending the actions of the British East India Company's first envoy to China, George Maccartney, in his dealings with the Chinese emperor in the late 18th century. The author, Oldmixon, argues that Maccartney's failed mission was not due to a lack of diplomatic skill, but rather to the Chinese emperor's unwillingness to open his country to foreign trade. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of British-Chinese relations. 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