Li Chen (Asst. Professor, History Department, University of Toronto)

Precarious Empire

Law, Sovereignty, and Cultural Politics in the Sino-Western Encounter, 1700-1860

The trial of four British seamne at Canton: the scene inside the court, by unknown Chinesea artist, about 1807

Date and Time: 12/5/2013 (Thu), 4 – 6pm

Venue: John Hope Franklin Room (SS 224)

Discussant: Guo-Quan Seng (PhD candidate, History)