British Extraterritoriality in Korea 1884 – 1910 : : A Comparison with Japan / / Christoph Roberts.

Filling an important gap in extraterritoriality studies and in the history of Anglo-Korean relations, this benchmark study examines Britain’s exercise of extraterritorial rights in Korea from 1884 until Korea’s formal annexation by Japan in 1910. It shows how the treaty provisions—which provided for...

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Superior document:Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter Amsterdam University Press Complete eBook-Package 2021
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Place / Publishing House:Amsterdam : : Amsterdam University Press, , [2022]
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Year of Publication:2022
Language:English
Series:Renaissance Books Imperialism in East Asia Series
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Physical Description:1 online resource (288 p.)
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Other title:Frontmatter --
Contents --
Acknowledgements --
List of Maps and Tables --
Note on Personal and Place Names --
Note on Currency --
Abbreviations --
British Foreign Secretaries and Diplomatic Representatives in Tokyo and Beijing, 1883–1914 --
Preface --
1. Britain Arrives in Korea --
2. Administration of Extraterritoriality: The People --
3. Statutory Background to the Exercise of Consular Jurisdiction --
4. The Courts: Administration and Caseload --
5. Criminal Cases --
6. Civil Cases --
7. The Sea --
8. The Bethell Cases --
9. The Joly Case --
10. British Claims Against Koreans --
11. British Protection of Other Foreigners and Koreans --
12. The End of Extraterritoriality --
13. Chemulpo and Other Foreign Settlements --
14. Conclusion --
Appendix I A Selection of British (and Other Foreign) Population Statistics for Korea --
Appendix II A Selection of Statistics from the Trade Returns for Korea --
Notes --
Sources and Bibliography --
Index
Summary:Filling an important gap in extraterritoriality studies and in the history of Anglo-Korean relations, this benchmark study examines Britain’s exercise of extraterritorial rights in Korea from 1884 until Korea’s formal annexation by Japan in 1910. It shows how the treaty provisions—which provided for Britain’s ideal extra-territorial regime—were influenced by Britain’s considerably greater experience in Japan beginning in 1859. The caseload proved miniscule in the absence of any large British commercial or maritime presence. Nevertheless, it provides an insight into extra-territoriality’s operation outside major commercial centres and ports. Britain’s protection of Chinese interests in Korea in the aftermath of the Sino-Japanese War, 1894–1895 is also covered.
Format:Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web.
ISBN:9781912961283
9783110743227
9783110743357
DOI:10.1515/9781912961283?locatt=mode:legacy
Access:restricted access
Hierarchical level:Monograph
Statement of Responsibility: Christoph Roberts.