Deadly Dreams: Opium and the Arrow War (1856-1860) in China (Cambridge Studies in Chinese History, Literature and Institutions) by Wong, J. Y

Many have accepted that the Arrow War (1856-60) was caused by an insult to the British flag belonging to the pirate boat Arrow. Dr. Wong argues that Britain's reliance on the opium trade with China played a far greater role in pushing the diplomatic conflict into war ...
Published 1989. Cover and jacket as shown with this listing, jacket is rubbed and scuffed, cover has a ding at top of spine. Binding is firm, head & tail bands, text appears unmarked. Your purchase helps our small public library. pi (AR)

Hardcover. Book Condition: Near Fine. Jacket Condition: Very Good. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge / New York 1998. First Edition. 1st Printing. 576 pages. Nice Firm Clean copy ! Size: 9.5 x 6.5 x 1.7. History::China 0427

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Cambridge University Press, 1998-06-28. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!