Chinese Account of the Opium War (Classic Reprint)

Description: This book presents a detailed account of the Opium War in China. The Opium War was a crucial conflict that occurred between the Chinese and the British in the 19th century and was primarily driven by the British desire to sell opium in China. The author delves into the complex events leading up to the war, including the British government's motivations, the Chinese government's response, and the impact of the war on both nations. The author also examines the war's broader historical context, including China's long-standing policy of isolation and the growing power of European nations in Asia. By presenting a comprehensive analysis of the Opium War, this book sheds light on a pivotal moment in history that shaped the relationship between China and the West. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.

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