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Narrative 6: Life of Macartney

The purpose of the Embassy was to meet the Chinese Emperor. Lord Macartney described the event in his diary.
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Life of Macartney - Title Page Life of Macartney - Page 258 Life of Macartney - Page 258
Life of Macartney - Page 258 Life of Macartney - Page 258 John Barrow. Life of Macartney. Vol.II. 1807. G1972
Sketch of Macartney in his Robes Sketch of Macartney in his Robes. WD959/97

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