Foreign Mud: Being An Account Of The Opium Imbroglio at Canton 1947 is a book written by Maurice Collis. It is a historical account of the events that took place during the Opium War in Canton, China in 1947. The book sheds light on the complex political and economic factors that led to the conflict between the British and Chinese governments over the opium trade. The author provides a detailed analysis of the key players involved in the conflict, including the British merchants, Chinese officials, and the opium smugglers. ...
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Foreign Mud: Being An Account Of The Opium Imbroglio at Canton 1947 is a book written by Maurice Collis. It is a historical account of the events that took place during the Opium War in Canton, China in 1947. The book sheds light on the complex political and economic factors that led to the conflict between the British and Chinese governments over the opium trade. The author provides a detailed analysis of the key players involved in the conflict, including the British merchants, Chinese officials, and the opium smugglers. The book also delves into the cultural and social aspects of the conflict, exploring the attitudes of the Chinese people towards opium and the British. Through his vivid descriptions and meticulous research, Collis paints a vivid picture of the opium imbroglio in Canton and its far-reaching consequences. Overall, Foreign Mud is a compelling and informative read that offers a unique perspective on one of the most significant events in modern Chinese history.An Account Of The Opium Imbroglio at Canton In the 1830's and The Anglo-Chinese War that followed.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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