Jan 03, 2019

Book Matters. Imperial Twilight: The Opium War and the end of China's Last Golden Age



Every once in a while a book of history has significant relevance today. For those who have had interactions with China or who are watching the current trade wars this book by Stephen R. Platt is a must read. The book chronicles the attempt by the west to force the Chinese to open their borders to greater trade (including opium) and the various strategies that were used to convince China to...
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