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Hong merchants, or co-hong, being Chinese merchants, licensed by government, through whom alone the English were allowed to trade.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the complex and tumultuous events that led to the First Opium War, a pivotal conflict that reshaped the political landscape of China and the British Empire. The author meticulously recounts the escalating tensions between the two nations, chronicling the role of the opium trade in igniting a clash of ideologies and national interests. The narrative traces the rise of the Opium trade from its humble beginnings as a medicinal import to its transformation into a profitable, but illicit, enterprise that deeply concerned the Chinese government. The book underscores the Chinese emperorââ â¢s determination to suppress the trade, culminating in the appointment of Commissioner Lin, a formidable figure who sought to eradicate the trade by any means necessary. The author vividly portrays the growing hostility and mistrust between the two sides, leading to the dramatic seizure of opium from British merchants and their subsequent imprisonment. This dramatic confrontation ultimately proved to be the catalyst for the war, as the British Empire, unable to tolerate such blatant defiance, responded with force. The book provides an invaluable glimpse into the motivations, strategies, and consequences of this historic conflict, offering insights into the complex interplay of economic, political, and cultural factors that shaped the fate of both nations. This detailed account of the First Opium War provides a unique window into a crucial period of global history, illuminating the struggles for power, control, and cultural understanding in a rapidly changing world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781330974315_0
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