The Port Hamilton affair and Russo-British rivalry in the Far East, 1876-1905
During the late eighteenth century, Britain, as a country of mercantile capitalism, was mainly interested in world-wide markets. At the same time, Russia was conscious of the restrictions which her existing territory placed on commerce during the winter. Therefore, she was especially interested in an ice-free port for trade and as an outpost from which to extend her power and influence to southward regions.
Kim, Hyun-soo
China; Korea; Japan; Opium Wars; Foreign affairs
The Port Hamilton affair and Russo-British rivalry in the Far East, 1876-1905. During the late eighteenth century, Britain, as a country of mercantile capitalism, was mainly interested in world-wide markets. At the same time, Russia was conscious of the restrictions which her existing territory placed on commerce during the winter. Therefore, she was especially interested in an ice-free port for trade and as an outpost from which to extend her power and influence to southward regions.
port affair russo british rivalry far_east britain country mercantile capitalism mainly interested world_wide market time russia conscious restriction exist territory place commerce winter therefore especially interested ice free port trade outpost extend power_influence region