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  • The Hidden History of American Disaster in Asia
  • By: James Bradley
  • Narrated by: Pete Larkin
  • Length: 12 hrs and 1 min
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (27 ratings)
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Summary

From the best-selling author of Flags of Our Fathers, Flyboys, and The Imperial Cruise, a spellbinding history of turbulent US-China relations from the nineteenth 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 US-Chinese relations to this day.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio.
©2015 James Bradley (P)2015 Hachette Audio
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  • Categories: History
United States China World 19th Century 20th Century Politics & Government Political Science
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for a Chinese like me, this book is insightful.

can't stop listening. seeing history repeating itself now between Trump administratiin and China, except China is richer now.

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