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A Marriage in China [Hardcover]

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A firsthand account of life in late 19th-century China through the eyes of a Western woman married to a British diplomat. Mrs. Archibald Little provides intimate observations of Chinese culture, society, and customs during a transformative period in Chinese history.

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A Marriage in China offers a unique perspective on late 19th-century Chinese society through the personal experiences of Mrs. Archibald Little, a British woman who lived extensively in China as the wife of a diplomat and businessman. Through her keen observations and detailed narratives, Little documents the intricate details of Chinese domestic life, cultural practices, and social hierarchies during a period of significant change and Western influence.

The work combines memoir with cultural commentary, providing readers with vivid descriptions of daily life, family structures, religious practices, and the status of women in Chinese society. Little’s privileged position allowed her access to both foreign and Chinese circles, enabling her to offer nuanced insights into the interactions between Western and Chinese cultures. Her accounts are both sympathetic and critical, reflecting the complexities of cross-cultural understanding in the colonial era.

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Author

Mrs. Archibald Little

Publisher

‏ : ‎ Gyan Publishing House

ISBN

9789374474921

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