An Essay On The Opium Trade: Including A Sketch Of Its History, Extent, Effects, Etc., As Carried On In India And China (1850) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164570820)

""An Essay On The Opium Trade"" by Nathan Allen is a historical account of the opium trade in India and China. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the opium trade, its history, extent, effects, and the role played by the British East India Company in promoting and profiting from it. The author examines the social, economic, and political impact of the opium trade on the people of India and China, and argues that it has had a devastating effect on their societies. The book is based on extensive research and provides a detailed analysis of the opium trade, including its production, transportation, and consumption. It also discusses the efforts made by the Chinese government to curb the trade and the resulting conflicts with the British. Overall, ""An Essay On The Opium Trade"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the opium trade and its impact on the world.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Nathan Allen
ISBN-10: 116457082X
ISBN-13: 9781164570820
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 70
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.23lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.15d