The China mirage: the hidden history of American disaster in Asia
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New York : Little, Brown and Company, 2015.
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Book
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First edition.
Physical Desc:
417 pages : illustrations, maps, portraits ; 24 cm
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A history of turbulent U.S.-China relations from the 19th century to World War II and Mao's ascent.
"In each of his books, James Bradley has exposed the hidden truths behind America's engagement in Asia. Now comes his most engrossing work yet. Beginning in the 1850s, Bradley introduces us to the prominent Americans who made their fortunes in the China opium trade. As they---good Christians all---profitably addicted millions, American missionaries arrived, promising salvation for those who adopted Western ways. And that was just the beginning. From drug dealer Warren Delano to his grandson Franklin Delano Roosevelt, from the port of Hong Kong to the towers of Princeton University, from the era of Appomattox to the age of the A-Bomb, The China Mirage explores a difficult century that defines U.S.-Chinese relations to this day" --
An account of U.S.-China relations from the 19th century through post-World War II reveals lesser-known facts about America's role in Asia, including the historical influence of prominent Americans who made fortunes in China's opium trade.
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Language:
English
ISBN:
9780316196673, 0316196673
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 377-403) and index.
Description
A history of turbulent U.S.-China relations from the 19th century to World War II and Mao's ascent.
Description
"In each of his books, James Bradley has exposed the hidden truths behind America's engagement in Asia. Now comes his most engrossing work yet. Beginning in the 1850s, Bradley introduces us to the prominent Americans who made their fortunes in the China opium trade. As they---good Christians all---profitably addicted millions, American missionaries arrived, promising salvation for those who adopted Western ways. And that was just the beginning. From drug dealer Warren Delano to his grandson Franklin Delano Roosevelt, from the port of Hong Kong to the towers of Princeton University, from the era of Appomattox to the age of the A-Bomb, The China Mirage explores a difficult century that defines U.S.-Chinese relations to this day" --,provided by publisher.
Description
An account of U.S.-China relations from the 19th century through post-World War II reveals lesser-known facts about America's role in Asia, including the historical influence of prominent Americans who made fortunes in China's opium trade.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Bradley, J. (2015). The China mirage: the hidden history of American disaster in Asia. First edition. Little, Brown and Company.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Bradley, James, 1954-. 2015. The China Mirage: The Hidden History of American Disaster in Asia. Little, Brown and Company.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Bradley, James, 1954-, The China Mirage: The Hidden History of American Disaster in Asia. Little, Brown and Company, 2015.
MLA Citation (style guide)Bradley, James. The China Mirage: The Hidden History of American Disaster in Asia. First edition. Little, Brown and Company, 2015.
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