""The Opium Question And The Northern Campaigns"" is a historical book written by Gideon Nye in 1875. The book discusses the Opium Wars that took place between China and Britain in the mid-19th century. It focuses on the Northern Campaigns of the Second Opium War, which occurred from 1856 to 1860. The book provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the war, including the tensions between China and Britain over trade and the opium trade, which was illegal in China but profitable for British merchants. It also ...
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""The Opium Question And The Northern Campaigns"" is a historical book written by Gideon Nye in 1875. The book discusses the Opium Wars that took place between China and Britain in the mid-19th century. It focuses on the Northern Campaigns of the Second Opium War, which occurred from 1856 to 1860. The book provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the war, including the tensions between China and Britain over trade and the opium trade, which was illegal in China but profitable for British merchants. It also covers the military campaigns and battles that took place during the war, including the capture of Beijing by British and French forces.Throughout the book, Nye examines the political and economic motivations behind the war, as well as the cultural clashes between the two nations. He also provides insight into the impact of the war on China and its relationship with the West.Overall, ""The Opium Question And The Northern Campaigns"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of China and Britain's relationship, as well as the Opium Wars and their impact on global politics and trade.Including Notices Of Some Strictures By Reviewers Of The Former, And Indications Of The Salient Points Of The Latter, Down To The Treaty Of Nanking.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.
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