Lecture
William Tyler
The West and China: First Contacts in the 18th Century
Summary
This first talk in our new series on the history of Modern China begins in 1793 with the British mission of Lord Macartney to the Imperial Court. The lecture series will finish weeks from now with the current tensions in the South China Sea.
William Tyler
William Tyler has spent his entire professional life in adult education, beginning at Kingsgate College in 1969. He has lectured widely for many public bodies, including the University of Cambridge and the WEA, in addition to speaking to many clubs and societies. In 2009, William was awarded the MBE for services to adult education, and he has previously been a scholar in residence at the London Jewish Cultural Centre.