Samuel Merwin, Sr.
Drugging a Nation
Drugging a Nation unveils the shocking role of the British Empire in the widespread addiction to opium that plagued the Chinese population during the nineteenth century. This gripping narrative reveals how the opium crisis weakened China, leading to multiple invasions—often by the British themselves—aimed at strengthening their treaty ports, alongside interventions from other global powers. Ultimately, this relentless exploitation contributed to the collapse of the once-mighty empire. Through vivid accounts, the book delves into the devastating impact of opium on the daily lives of ordinary Ch...
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4 mars 2026
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009 - Appendices 04.03.2026 13:13
Drugging a Nation unveils the shocking role of the British Empire in the widespread addiction to opium that plagued the Chinese population during the nineteenth century. This gripping narrative reveals how the opium crisis weakened China, leading to multiple invasions—often by the British themselves—aimed at strengthening their treaty ports, alongside interventions from other global powers. Ultima...
008 - Chapter 8 The Position of Great Britain 04.03.2026 31:10
Drugging a Nation unveils the shocking role of the British Empire in the widespread addiction to opium that plagued the Chinese population during the nineteenth century. This gripping narrative reveals how the opium crisis weakened China, leading to multiple invasions—often by the British themselves—aimed at strengthening their treaty ports, alongside interventions from other global powers. Ultima...
007 - Chapter 7 How British Chickens Came Home to Roost 04.03.2026 27:22
Drugging a Nation unveils the shocking role of the British Empire in the widespread addiction to opium that plagued the Chinese population during the nineteenth century. This gripping narrative reveals how the opium crisis weakened China, leading to multiple invasions—often by the British themselves—aimed at strengthening their treaty ports, alongside interventions from other global powers. Ultima...
006 - Chapter 6 Sowing the Wind in China-Tientsin and Hong Kong 04.03.2026 28:13
Drugging a Nation unveils the shocking role of the British Empire in the widespread addiction to opium that plagued the Chinese population during the nineteenth century. This gripping narrative reveals how the opium crisis weakened China, leading to multiple invasions—often by the British themselves—aimed at strengthening their treaty ports, alongside interventions from other global powers. Ultima...
005 - Chapter 5 Sowing the Wind in China-Shanghai 04.03.2026 33:46
Drugging a Nation unveils the shocking role of the British Empire in the widespread addiction to opium that plagued the Chinese population during the nineteenth century. This gripping narrative reveals how the opium crisis weakened China, leading to multiple invasions—often by the British themselves—aimed at strengthening their treaty ports, alongside interventions from other global powers. Ultima...
004 - Chapter 4 China's Sincerity 04.03.2026 37:18
Drugging a Nation unveils the shocking role of the British Empire in the widespread addiction to opium that plagued the Chinese population during the nineteenth century. This gripping narrative reveals how the opium crisis weakened China, leading to multiple invasions—often by the British themselves—aimed at strengthening their treaty ports, alongside interventions from other global powers. Ultima...
003 - Chapter 3 A Glimpse into an Opium Province 04.03.2026 20:46
Drugging a Nation unveils the shocking role of the British Empire in the widespread addiction to opium that plagued the Chinese population during the nineteenth century. This gripping narrative reveals how the opium crisis weakened China, leading to multiple invasions—often by the British themselves—aimed at strengthening their treaty ports, alongside interventions from other global powers. Ultima...
002 - Chapter 2 The Golden Opium Days 04.03.2026 40:49
Drugging a Nation unveils the shocking role of the British Empire in the widespread addiction to opium that plagued the Chinese population during the nineteenth century. This gripping narrative reveals how the opium crisis weakened China, leading to multiple invasions—often by the British themselves—aimed at strengthening their treaty ports, alongside interventions from other global powers. Ultima...
001 - Chapter 1 China's Predicament 04.03.2026 13:19
Drugging a Nation unveils the shocking role of the British Empire in the widespread addiction to opium that plagued the Chinese population during the nineteenth century. This gripping narrative reveals how the opium crisis weakened China, leading to multiple invasions—often by the British themselves—aimed at strengthening their treaty ports, alongside interventions from other global powers. Ultima...
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