History, History Hourly

The Opium Wars: A History From Beginning to End

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ISBN 13:
9781790415816
author:
History, History Hourly
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Independently Published
language:
English
Publication Year:
2018
Pages:
48
Dimensions:
22.9 x 15.2 x 0.3 centimetres (0
Genre:
History, Asia, China,
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£11.04

Description

The Opium Wars: A History from Beginning to End Discover how Great Britain's desire for opium led to two devastating wars with China in the mid-nineteenth century. The Opium Wars exposed weaknesses in the Chinese Qing dynasty and had far-reaching consequences, including the establishment of a British colony in Hong Kong and the continuation of a lucrative but illicit trade. The conflicts between armed groups over the supply of opium were marked by violence and division within Victorian Britain, where people began to question the morality of supporting an illegal narcotics trade. Despite these reservations, the British ultimately prosecuted the wars with great success, securing significant gains while suffering relatively small casualties. This book provides a comprehensive account of the Opium Wars, revealing how they reshaped the course of Asian history and had lasting impacts on China and beyond.

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