The Qing Empire and the Opium War by Haijian Mao

The Qing Empire and the Opium War

Cambridge China Library

Haijian Mao with Joseph Lawson (Translator), Peter Lavelle (Translator)

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For readers fascinated by the complexities of historical events and the nuances of cultural context, The Qing Empire and the Opium War by Haijian Mao offers a rich and provocative exploration of one of history's most pivotal conflicts, shedding new light on the motivations and actions of the Qing Empire's leaders in the face of Western encroachment.

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The Opium War of 1839-42, the first military conflict to take place between China and the West, is a subject of enduring interest. Mao Haijian, one of the most distinguished and well-known historians working in China, presents the culmination of m...

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