Platt, Stephen R.
Imperial Twilight: The Opium War and the End of China's Last Golden Age
- ISBN 13:
- 9781786494870
- author:
- Platt, Stephen R.
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Atlantic Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 560
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 4 centimetres (0.5
- Genre:
- History, Asia, China,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
The Opium War and the End of China's Last Golden Age by Stephen R. Platt. In 1839, Britain declared war on China, marking the beginning of the end for what had been the world's wealthiest and most powerful empire. This was not a conflict between equals, but rather one where China was significantly weaker than commonly understood. The Opium War set in motion the fall of the Qing dynasty, leading to the rise of nationalism and communism in the twentieth century. Platt tells the story of the decades leading up to the war, from the early efforts by the British government to 'open' China to trade. This epic narrative shows how the conflict still has important implications for the world today, given the growing uncertainty in current relations between China and the West. The Opium War is a significant event that shaped modern history, and Platt's account provides valuable insights into its causes and consequences.
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