A Brief Account of Diplomatic Events in Manchuria - Hardcover

Parlett, Harold

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1025504607 ISBN 13: 9781025504605

Publisher: Tradd Street Press, 2026

Synopsis

"A Brief Account of Diplomatic Events in Manchuria" provides an incisive analysis of the complex geopolitical landscape of Northeast Asia during a transformative period in the early 20th century. Written by Harold Parlett, this work serves as a critical historical record of the diplomatic maneuvering and territorial ambitions involving China, Japan, and Russia.

The text focuses on the strategic significance of Manchuria as a crossroads of empire, detailing the various treaties, agreements, and railway disputes that defined regional international relations. Parlett explores the consequences of the Russo-Japanese War and the subsequent rise of Japanese influence, providing a detailed examination of the legal and political frameworks governing the area. Through a clear and scholarly lens, the author explains the competing interests over the South Manchuria Railway and the intricate balance of power that held global implications for the period.

This concise yet thorough account is an invaluable resource for understanding the roots of modern East Asian conflict. It highlights the diplomatic friction and the administrative challenges that characterized the era, making it essential reading for those interested in the history of international diplomacy, colonial expansion, and the precursors to mid-20th-century warfare.

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Edition details

• Publisher: Tradd Street Press
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1025504607
• ISBN 13: 9781025504605
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 114