In this tragic and powerful story, the two Opium Wars of 18391842 and 18561860 between Britain and China are recounted for the first time through the eyes of the Chinese as well as the Imperial West. Opium entered China during the Middle Ages when Arab traders brought it into China for medicinal purposes. As it took hold as a recreational drug, opium wrought havoc on Chinese society. By the earl...
Paperback: 352 pages
Publisher: Sourcebooks; 1st edition (February 1, 2004)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1402201494
ISBN-13: 978-1402201493
Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.9 x 9 inches
Amazon Rank: 1019330
Format: PDF Text djvu ebook
reviews:One of the two co-authors of this book is an American historian who specialises in 19th century British history. As such, the book provides a good opportunity for the reader to take a closer look, from a third-party perspective, at the clash in mid-...
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