An Essay On The Opium Trade: Including A Sketch Of Its History, Extent, Effects, Etc., As Carried On In India And China (1850)

By Nathan Allen

Book Overview

""An Essay On The Opium Trade"" by Nathan Allen is a historical account of the opium trade in India and China. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the opium trade, its history, extent, effects, and the role played by the British East India Company in promoting and profiting from it. The author examines the social, economic, and political impact of the opium trade on the people of India and China, and argues that it has had a devastating effect on their societies. The book is based on extensive research and provides a detailed analysis of the opium trade, including its production, transportation, and consumption. It also discusses the efforts made by the Chinese government to curb the trade and the resulting conflicts with the British. Overall, ""An Essay On The Opium Trade"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the opium trade and its impact on the world.""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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116457082X
• ISBN13: 9781164570820
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 70 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"