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Drugging A Nation

- The Story Of China And The Opium Curse

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""Drugging A Nation: The Story Of China And The Opium Curse"" is a historical book written by Samuel Merwin. The book explores the impact of opium on China during the 19th century. It traces the history of opium trade and consumption in China, from the arrival of British merchants in the 1700s to the Opium Wars of the mid-1800s. The book provides a detailed account of how the British East India Company used opium as a means of controlling and exploiting the Chinese people. It also examines the devastating effects of opium addiction on Chinese society, including the decline of the economy, the breakdown of social order, and the loss of national sovereignty. The book sheds light on the political, social, and economic factors that led to the opium curse and the subsequent attempts by the Chinese government to eradicate it. Overall, ""Drugging A Nation"" is a compelling and informative book that offers a fascinating insight into the history of China and the impact of opium on its people.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781163232613
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 212
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x11 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 290 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 26. november 2024
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""Drugging A Nation: The Story Of China And The Opium Curse"" is a historical book written by Samuel Merwin. The book explores the impact of opium on China during the 19th century. It traces the history of opium trade and consumption in China, from the arrival of British merchants in the 1700s to the Opium Wars of the mid-1800s. The book provides a detailed account of how the British East India Company used opium as a means of controlling and exploiting the Chinese people. It also examines the devastating effects of opium addiction on Chinese society, including the decline of the economy, the breakdown of social order, and the loss of national sovereignty. The book sheds light on the political, social, and economic factors that led to the opium curse and the subsequent attempts by the Chinese government to eradicate it. Overall, ""Drugging A Nation"" is a compelling and informative book that offers a fascinating insight into the history of China and the impact of opium on its people.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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