The China Mirage : : the Hidden History of American Disaster in Asia
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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" -- provided by publisher.
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PUBLISHED
New York : Little, Brown and Company, 2015.
Year Published: 2015
Description: 417 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm.
Language: English
Format: Book
ISBN/STANDARD NUMBER
9780316196673
0316196673
SUBJECTS
United States -- Foreign relations -- China.
China -- Foreign relations -- United States.
United States -- Relations -- China.
China -- Relations -- United States.
China -- History -- 20th century.
China -- History -- 19th century.