Drugging a Nation: The Story of China and the Opium Curse
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Authors:
- Merwin, Samuel
1874 - 1936
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In an era marked by imperial ambitions and economic exploitation, "Drugging a Nation: The Story of China and the Opium Curse" by Samuel Merwin delves into the harrowing consequences of the opium trade on Chinese society. This compelling narrative explores the intricate web of addiction and its profound effects on the populace, revealing how foreign powers manipulated trade to their advantage. Merwin's work highlights the societal disintegration caused by widespread addiction and the moral dilemmas faced by a nation grappling with its sovereignty. Ideal for historians and civic activists, this book offers a critical examination of colonialism and its lasting scars, providing essential insights into the struggle for national integrity amidst the opium crisis.
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