Opium: Or The Poppy In China

by Joseph Edkins

Book Overview

Opium: Or The Poppy In China is a non-fiction book written by Joseph Edkins. The book explores the history and cultural significance of opium in China. It covers topics such as the origins of opium use in China, the Opium Wars, the impact of opium on Chinese society, and the efforts to curb opium addiction. The book also delves into the political and economic factors that led to the opium trade between China and the West. Edkins draws on historical...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163228524
• ISBN13: 9781163228524
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 122 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"