19世纪日英《斯特林条约》签订始末

The Treaty of Sterling between Japan and Britain in the 19th Century

英国将领斯特林抵日签约是偶然促成,由于双方缺乏外交翻译员,其交涉的结果弄成日英签约。对于双方来说,都没有做好充分准备(签约),特别是英国,斯特林的行为甚至被视为鲁莽。其实从19世纪中期的大背景来看,英日建立关系是迟早的事,此次签约亦可看作偶然中的必然。

After Mathew Perry opened the door of Japan,British Admiral James Sterling led his fleets to Nagasaki port for chasing Russian fleet.Due to some mistakes made by a translator on the British ship.Sterling signed treaty with Japan accidentally.For both sides,there was not enough preparation(signing),especially England,and Sterling’s actions were even regarded as reck less.However,there was an inevitable contact between Japan and Britain after Perry's action,and this signing can also be regarded as an accidental necessity.