About this title: Whilst the 20th century was one long war for control of the world's oil supplies, opium was a key strategic raw material during the four preceding centuries. Opium consumption dates back to Ancient Egypt. Initially a useful pharmaceutical product called laudanum, it quickly became popular in Britain. It then became the basis for trade with isolationist China as soon as the Opium Wars obtained trading rights for Western companies and the Chinese began smoking it in industrial quantities. This book offers a tastefully illustrated history of this toxic substance, its paraphernalia and era. ...
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Parkstone Press, New York, New York, U.S.A.
Date Published: 2004
ISBN-13:9781859959152ISBN:1859959156
Description: Fine in Near Fine jacket. 1859959156 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall 95 pg. Pages clean and tight, only very minor wear to dj edges. 1h4-2. read more
Edition: Presumed First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Parkstone International, New York
Date Published: 2004
ISBN-13:9781859959152ISBN:1859959156
Description: Profusedly Illustrated. Fine Hardback. Near Fine Dustjacket. 6 x 9" A solid copy; ----------SATISFACTION GUARANTEED---------FAST, COURTEOUS SERVICE------ALL DUSTJACKETS ARE COVERED WITH NEW CLEAR MYLAR PROTECTOR----- read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Parkstone Press, France
Date Published: 2004
ISBN-13:9781859959152ISBN:1859959156
Description: New. 6 x 9. Presents a beautifully illustrated history of a toxic substance associated with a sensation of inner freedom. Glossy pictorial cover, no D/J. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Parkstone Press 2004
Date Published: 2004
ISBN-13:9781859959152ISBN:1859959156
Description: ISBN 9781859959152. Hardback. First Printing. Near Fine Condition book in a Near Fine Condition Dust jacket. Tight, bright, attractive copy with no markings to the book. As new condition. Copy One. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Parkstone Press 2004
Date Published: 2004
ISBN-13:9781859959152ISBN:1859959156
Description: ISBN 9781859959152. Hardback. First Printing. Near Fine Condition book in a Near Fine Condition Dust jacket. Tight, bright, attractive copy with no markings to the book. As new condition. Copy Three. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Parkstone Press 2004
Date Published: 2004
ISBN-13:9781859959152ISBN:1859959156
Description: ISBN 9781859959152. Hardback. First Printing. Near Fine Condition book in a Near Fine Condition Dust jacket. Tight, bright, attractive copy with no markings to the book. As new condition. Copy Two. read more
Description: New in New jacket. pp. 95. Opium was as important to world trade & politics in the 19th century as petroleum is today. The Opium Wars forced China to give trading rights to Western companies, allowing opium to become the basis for international trade with China. At first, it seemed benign, & during the 19th century, European writers even praised it. But, by the time the dangers became apparent, it was too late. Escape from the ìreal worldî & physical addiction came together, & are still with ... read more
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Parkstone Press, New York
Date Published: 2004
ISBN-13:9781859959152ISBN:1859959156
Description: Near Fine in good + jacket. Pictorial glossy hardback in matching dustjacket. 95 pages. Clean, crisp, unmarked, no creases or tears. Dustjacket has scuffing, light edge wear and on tiny edge tear. This book offers a tastefully illustrated history of this toxic substance, its paraphernalia and era. read more
Description: New. 1859959156 hardcover in mint condition. Pages are clean, binding is tight. A nice copy of this fine work. Satisfaction Guaranteed. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Parkstone Press Ltd
Date Published: 2004
ISBN-13:9781859959152ISBN:1859959156
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