The Opium Wars: A History From Beginning to End by Hourly History (English) Pape
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The Opium Wars: A History From Beginning to End by Hourly History (English) Pape. British casualties were small and the gains enormous-the British opium trade to China would continue for more than fifty years after the end of the Second Opium War. For the Chinese Qing dynasty, the Opium Wars marked the beginning of the end. The Opium Wars by Hourly History Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description Discover the remarkable history of the Opium Wars...Violent confrontation between armed groups over the supply of illegal narcotics is something we commonly associate with criminal gangs in modern cities, but in the mid-nineteenth century Great Britain went to war with Imperial China in order to continue to supply Chinese addicts with opium. The two wars which followed have become known as the Opium Wars, and they led to the utter defeat of China, the establishment of a British colony in Hong Kong, and the continuation of a narcotics trade that was worth millions of pounds each year to the British. The Opium Wars exposed the weaknesses of the Chinese Qing dynasty in terms of its military abilities and internal corruption. They also exposed divisions in Victorian Britain where people were beginning to question the morality of going to war to support an illegal narcotics trade which caused misery and death for millions of Chinese. In the end, the British were able to overcome their reservations and prosecuted these two wars with great success. British casualties were small and the gains enormous-the British opium trade to China would continue for more than fifty years after the end of the Second Opium War. For the Chinese Qing dynasty, the Opium Wars marked the beginning of the end. Imperial China had endured for two thousand years, but within fifty years of the humiliations of the Opium Wars, a revolution overthrew the imperial court and turned China into a republic. Although they are little remembered today, the Opium Wars changed the face not just of China but also of the whole of Asia. This is the story of those wars. Discover a plethora of topics such as The Joy Plant Outbreak of the First Opium War British Superiority and the Devil Ship The Treaty of Nanking: First of the Unequal Treaties The Inevitable Second Opium War The Fall of Beijing And much more!So if you want a concise and informative book on the Opium Wars, simply scroll up and click the "Buy now" button for instant access! Details ISBN 1790415810 ISBN-13 9781790415816 Title The Opium Wars Author Hourly History Format Paperback Year 2018 Pages 48 Publisher Independently Published GEItemID:127651207; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
