
Professor Kendall Johnson - Translating the Declaration of Independence, HKU
2023-12-03
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In this week's episode, we will have a look into the American Declaration of Independence, introduced by the American missionary Reverend Elijah C Bridgman of the American Board of Commissioners of Foreign Missions in 1838. With 2026 marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration, Professor Kendall Johnson from the HKU School of English, will explain how it offers a perspective in understanding the longer history of Sino-American commercial and diplomatic relations. Mr Johnson was invited by the University of Hong Kong to give a talk entitled Translating the Declaration of Independence: American Frontiers of Good Governance in the Era of Opium Wars, and we'll hear some of it this Sunday.
Professor Kendall Johnson - Translating the Declaration of Independence, HKU
2023-12-03In this week's episode, we will have a look into the American Declaration of Independence, introduced by the American missionary Reverend Elijah C Bridgman of the American Board of Commissioners of Foreign Missions in 1838. With 2026 marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration, Professor Kendall Johnson from the HKU School of English, will explain how it offers a perspective in understanding the longer history of Sino-American commercial and diplomatic relations. Mr Johnson was invited by the University of Hong Kong to give a talk entitled Translating the Declaration of Independence: American Frontiers of Good Governance in the Era of Opium Wars, and we'll hear some of it this Sunday.
Every week, all around Hong Kong, there are many fascinating talks and lectures happening, on a variety of topics. You can easily find them online by looking at the websites of our universities, societies, and libraries. We've chosen ten for you to listen to here on Radio 3. For the next few Sunday mornings, starting Sunday 9th July at 7.30am, Carol Mang will be introducing abridged versions of what we think are a great selection of talks for you to listen to, and indulge your... Mind Matters.
Sunday mornings at 7.30... on Radio 3
Sunday mornings at 7.30... on Radio 3