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The Opium War: Drugs, Dreams, and the Making of Modern China,Used
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In October 1839, a Windsor cabinet meeting votes to begin the first Opium War against China. Bureaucratic fumbling, military missteps, and a healthy dose of political opportunism and collaboration followed. Rich in tragicomedy, The Opium War explores the disastrous British foreignrelations move that became a founding myth of modern Chinese nationalism, and depicts Chinas heroic struggle against Western conspiracy. Julia Lovell examines the causes and consequences of the Opium War, interweaving tales of the opium pushers and dissidents. More importantly, she analyses how the Opium Wars shaped China's selfimage and created an enduring model for its interactions with the West, plagued by delusion and prejudice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'The Opium War: Drugs, Dreams, and the Making of Modern China'? A: The book explores China's first conflict with the West, focusing on how the Opium War shaped China's national identity and its contemporary self-image.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Julia Lovell, a professor of Modern Chinese History and Literature at Birkbeck, University of London.
- Q: When was 'The Opium War' published? A: The book was published on November 10, 2015.
- Q: What is the format of this book? A: The book is available in paperback format.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Opium War' contain? A: The book contains 512 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'The Opium War' is suitable for academic study, as it provides a detailed analysis of historical events and is shortlisted for the Guggenheim-Lehrman Military History Prize.
- Q: Does the book include personal stories or anecdotes? A: Yes, Julia Lovell interweaves curious stories of opium’s promoters and attackers within the larger narrative of the war.
- Q: What are the main themes discussed in the book? A: The main themes include national myths, public memory, Western interactions, and the historical context of modern Chinese nationalism.
- Q: Is the book considered an easy read? A: The book is described as crisp and readable, making it accessible to a broad audience.
- Q: What kind of reviews has the book received? A: The book has received positive reviews, including a notable mention from the Washington Post describing it as a 'heartbreaking story of a war.'