Opium ......


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Posted by Rita on July 04, 1997 at 15:23:37:

Here is a brief look at the subject, meant to put some Regency info in perspective.

China: 1800-1840

1792-1816
British embassies to china

1800
the chinese government prohibits illegal trade in Opium( already taking place by the British east India company).

1840 the Opium Wars

A time of intense conflict between the French, British, Dtch and Portuguese for colonies in the East.




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