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Foreign Mud: History (New Directions Classic),New
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Another enduring work by the brilliant historian Maurice Collis. First published in 1946 and long out of print, Foreign Mud is a marvelous historical reconstruction of the events surrounding the illegal trade of opium in Canton during the 1830s and the Opium Wars between Britain and China that followed. Based largely on voluminous documents written by British doctors, missionaries, merchants, and government officials, Collis's tale, far from being a dry assemblage of dates and facts, is a fascinating example of twentiethcentury Orientalist literature: '...you must picture the broad river puckered with little waves, the green sweep of the rice, on the horizon blue hills; you must conjure the many sorts of passing craft, the Mandarin houseboats, dainty and lacquered, the streamers and lanterns of passenger boats, the high tilted junks with demonpainted sterns; and you must plunge these images into a light more intense than we know in these countries, into a warmer wind and an air, purer and more scented than we can sniff except in dreams.' Collis describes, in all its complexities, a moment in time when China is forced, after more than two thousand years of selfcontained sufficiency, to open its doors to the culture, commerce, and evangelization of the Westthe casus belli, foreign mud: the opium the British grew and shipped from India. Interspersed with various maps, plans, and illustrations, Foreign Mud is a historical narrative the reader will find more entertaining than any Spielberg film.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Foreign Mud: History'? A: 'Foreign Mud: History' by Maurice Collis explores the historical events surrounding the opium trade in Canton, China, during the 1830s and the ensuing Opium Wars between Britain and China.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Foreign Mud: History' is Maurice Collis, a noted historian recognized for his insightful historical narratives.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'Foreign Mud: History' was published on June 17, 2002.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 318 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Foreign Mud: History' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What condition is this used book in? A: This used copy of 'Foreign Mud: History' is in very good condition.
- Q: Is there any visual content in the book? A: Yes, 'Foreign Mud: History' includes various maps, plans, and illustrations that enhance the historical narrative.
- Q: What kind of reader would enjoy this book? A: Readers interested in history, particularly the Opium Wars and British-Chinese relations, as well as those who appreciate Orientalist literature, would find this book engaging.
- Q: Does the book provide a detailed analysis of the Opium Wars? A: Yes, the book provides a detailed historical reconstruction of the events leading to the Opium Wars, based on various historical documents.
- Q: Can this book be used for academic purposes? A: Yes, 'Foreign Mud: History' can be a valuable resource for academic studies related to history, trade, and colonialism.