Foreign Office, Consulate and Legation Files, China: 1830-1939

This expansive resource, drawn exclusively from The National Archives, UK, presents the files of the British legation and consulates in China. It offers a rich, multifaceted view of historical events, from trade routes and military conflicts, to public health challenges and revolution.

Covering a range of themes, the material includes correspondence, photographs, maps, newspapers, art, and pamphlets, uncovering the history of China and its complex relations with Britain from 1830 to 1939.

The crucial resource enables students and researchers to explore international relations outwards from multiple cities, such as Shanghai and Beijing and beyond, and examine how interactions with the UK shaped both nations during a period of dramatic change.