The Treaty of Nanking

Klappentext Describes the events and people that were involved in the Treaty of Nanking! and how the Opium Wars and subsequent events influenced China. Zusammenfassung One of the most interesting and yet not widely known documents of the 19th century! the Treaty of Nanking forever changed the course of Chinese history and completely reshaped China's future relations with the West. This captivating book examines this fascinating time when the West sought to establish a lasting relationship with China! a formidable power in the East.

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Describes the events and people that were involved in the Treaty of Nanking, and how the Opium Wars and subsequent events influenced China.

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One of the most interesting and yet not widely known documents of the 19th century, the Treaty of Nanking forever changed the course of Chinese history and completely reshaped China's future relations with the West. This captivating book examines this fascinating time when the West sought to establish a lasting relationship with China, a formidable power in the East.