The British Opium Policy and Its Results to India and China (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162644127)

The British Opium Policy and Its Results to India and China is a book written by F. S. Turner that explores the history and consequences of British opium policy in India and China. The book provides a detailed analysis of the British opium trade, which was a significant source of revenue for the British Empire during the 19th century. The book examines the impact of the opium trade on the economies and societies of India and China, as well as the political and ethical implications of the trade. The author also discusses the efforts made by the British government to regulate the trade and the resistance that these efforts encountered. The book is a comprehensive study of the British opium policy and its legacy in India and China, and provides a valuable insight into the complex history of colonialism and imperialism.1876. In the writing of this essay, the author, Frederick Storrs Turner, hopes he can arouse England to feel the absolute necessity of some change for the better in regards to its policies on opium. Contents: The Question Stated; Opium as a Stimulant, Morally Considered; The East India Company's Opium Policy; Opium Policy of the British Government; Chinese Anti-Opium Policy; On Opium Cultivation in China; Results of the British Opium Policy; and Propositions for an Amended Opium Policy.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: F. S. Turner
ISBN-10: 1162644125
ISBN-13: 9781162644127
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 326
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.96lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.68d