The Contemporary Review, Volume 36, September 1879

"The Contemporary Review, Volume 36, September 1879" by Various is a compilation of writings that captures the essence of 19th-century thought through a range of insightful essays and articles. From deep explorations of China's place on the world stage to discussions on elements of the natural world, the collection tackles the pressing issues of the time. The volume opens with Sir Walter H. Medhurst's analysis of China's future, looking at its careful steps in global politics and its relationships with powers like Russia and Great Britain. Medhurst considers how internal policies and external pressures from stronger Western nations might open China up to foreign control, which could dramatically change the lives of its people.