viⅷ Anglo-Chinese Diplomacy 19o6-1920 capital province of China.The first chapter deals with the period from 19o6 to the outbreak of the igII Revolution,when Jordan's views on Chinese politics in general and Yuan Shih-k'ai in particular were formed. ABBREVIATIONS The second chapter concentrates on Jordan's strenuous efforts after the III Revolution to have Yuan Shih-k'ai accepted as the de facto ruler within the framework of continued Manchu sovereignty.Jordan failed. CCST :Shen Yun-lung(ed)沈雲前，Chin-tai Chung-kuo The retention of the Manchu dynasty,in whatever reduced or humiliated sih-liao ts'ung-k'an近代中國史料叢列[Collection of form,was anathema to the revolutionaries and their collaborators whose materials relating to modern Chinese history],Taipei, control grew rapidly with the outbreak of the revolution.Chapter three 1966-. is concerned with the years IgI2-19I5,undoubtedly Jordan's most Cheng-chih shih:Li Chien-nung李劍農，Chig-kuo chin pai nien rewarding time as British representative in China.The last chapter,in cheng--chih shih中國近百年政治史Political history contrast,follows Jordan's anxiety as he watched the progress of Yuian's monarchical movement,which ended in tragic failure and with Yuan's of China in the past century],2 vols.,Taiwan,1957. death in June 1916. CHST :Wu Hsiang-hsiang(ed)吳相湘，Chug-kuo hsien--tai In 1g20,however,Jordan did not leave China in despair.He had shih-liao ts'ung-shu中國現代史料叢書[Collection of recovered from the events of ror6 and,despite the divided state of China materials relating to contemporary Chinese history], at the time of his departure,his goodwill towards the Chinese continued. Taipei,,Ig62-· For instance,even in his retirement as a member of the British delegation CHT Wu Hsiang-hsiang (ed.),Chung-kuo hsien-tai shih sent to the Washington Conference,he was devoting himself to what he ug-h'an中國現代史叢列[Collection on Chinese regarded as a good cause for China-as he had done in supporting Yuan Shih-k'ai as the most dependable man to safeguard the interests of both contemporary history],6 vols.,Taipei,196o-64. China and Britain. HHKM Ch'aiTe-keng柴德度etc,(ed),Hsr-hai ke--mig I dedicate this book,unworthy though it is,to Professor W.G. 辛亥革命[The IgII Revolution],8vols,Shanghai, Beasley,School of Oriental and African Studies,University of London, 957. and Dr I.H.Nish,London School of Economics and Political Science, NGB Japanese Foreign Ministry,Nihon gaiko bunsho who have been sources of strength,support,and inspiration in my 外交文普Documents relating to Japan's foreign academic life,and to whom I am deeply grateful.Dr Peter Lowe of the University of Manchester has patiently read through the manuscript relations]. and given much good advice.Thanks are also due to Miss Natalie Treaties J.V.A.MacMurray,Treaties and agreements with Graham for her diligent editing of the manuscript. and concerning China,2 vols.,New York,I921. K.C.L.C. YSH Shen Yiin-lung (ed.),Yiian Shih-k'ai shih-liao hui- 'an壹世凯史料彙刊[Collection of materials relating to Yuan Shih-k'ai],I7 titles,Taipei,1966