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China - Gate of British Legation, Peking
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China - Gate of British Legation, Peking
Lantern slide of Gate of British Legation, Peking (Beijing). In diplomacy, a legation was a diplomatic representative office lower than an embassy. Where an embassy was headed by an Ambassador, a legation was headed by an Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary. The distinction between a legation and embassy was gradually dropped following World War II. All diplomatic representative offices are now designated as embassies or high commissions.. Part of Box 159 Pekin, slide no. 43 Date: circa 1890s
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This lantern slide depicts the Gate of the British Legation in Peking, China, from the late 19th century, around the 1890s. At the time, diplomatic representation between nations was structured hierarchically, with a legation being a lower-ranking diplomatic mission than an embassy. The British Legation in Peking was headed by an Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary, who held diplomatic rank equivalent to an ambassador. The distinction between a legation and an embassy gradually faded following World War II, and today all diplomatic representative offices are referred to as embassies or high commissions. The British Legation in Peking, as shown in this image, was an essential part of the diplomatic landscape during the late Qing Dynasty, serving as a crucial channel of communication between the British government and the Chinese imperial court. The intricately designed gate, with its elaborate red and gold decorations, stands as a testament to the rich cultural exchange that took place between China and the Western world during this period. The lantern slide, part of Box 159 Pekin, slide no. 43 from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a fascinating glimpse into the history of diplomacy and international relations during the late 19th century.
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