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Opium Wars

Michael Davies

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Maison d'édition: Publifye

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Opium Wars explores the 19th-century conflicts between Great Britain and China, revealing how the opium trade ignited a war that reshaped global trade and power dynamics. The book delves into the historical context, highlighting Britain's insatiable desire for Chinese goods like tea, silk, and porcelain, and China's limited demand for British products. This trade imbalance led the British East India Company to cultivate and export opium from India to China, resulting in widespread addiction and ultimately, war.

 
The book argues that the Opium Wars were about more than just opium; they represented Britain's determination to impose free trade on China, even at the expense of Chinese sovereignty and public health.

 
The book examines the First and Second Opium Wars, focusing on military strategies, key battles, and the resulting treaties, such as the Treaty of Nanking, which ceded Hong Kong to Britain. By utilizing primary and secondary sources, including government documents and personal accounts, the book provides a balanced and up-to-date perspective on the economic imperialism at play. The study also connects these historical events to economics, political science, and sociology, to provide a comprehensive analysis.

 
Structured to provide a nuanced understanding, the book progresses from the rise of the opium trade to the long-term impacts on China, including economic exploitation and political instability. This approach offers a valuable perspective for students, scholars, and general readers interested in military history and world history, particularly those seeking to understand the complex relationship between China and the West.
Disponible depuis: 20/03/2025.
Longueur d'impression: 61 pages.

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