Primary Sources, Historical Collections (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781024300369)

"Drugging a Nation: The Story of China and the Opium Curse" is a powerful investigation into the devastating impact of opium on Chinese society. Samuel Merwin delves into the historical roots of the opium trade, its social and economic consequences, and the moral dimensions of this global crisis. With a foreword by T. S. Wentworth, this book offers a personal and deeply researched account of a nation grappling with addiction and exploitation.

Merwin's work serves as a critical primary source for understanding the complexities of Sino-Western relations during the 19th and early 20th centuries, and the enduring legacy of the opium wars. This historical collection provides valuable insights into the social, political, and human costs of the opium trade, making it essential reading for historians, social scientists, and anyone interested in the history of addiction and its global impact.

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