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The Opium War Through Chinese Eyes

The Opium War Through Chinese Eyes

Arthur Waley / The Arthur Waley Estate

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Editorial:
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Año de edición:
2015
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Política y gobierno
ISBN:
9781138862227
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First published in 1958 this volume translates and places in historical context a number of private documents, which explain what the Opium War felt like on the Chinese side.

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