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Imperial Twilight
the Opium War and the End of China's Last Golden Age
Book • 2018
In this book, Stephen R. Platt explores the complex origins of the Opium War, detailing the early attempts by Western traders and missionaries to 'open' China.
The narrative focuses on the period leading up to the war, highlighting the struggles of China's imperial rulers, the role of Confucian scholars, and the eventual descent into one of the most unjust wars in imperial history.
The book features a cast of British, Chinese, and American characters and has significant implications for understanding current Sino-Western relations.
The narrative focuses on the period leading up to the war, highlighting the struggles of China's imperial rulers, the role of Confucian scholars, and the eventual descent into one of the most unjust wars in imperial history.
The book features a cast of British, Chinese, and American characters and has significant implications for understanding current Sino-Western relations.
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Mentioned in 9 episodes
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William Dalrymple as the author of Imperial Twilight and his new book, The Raider.
William Dalrymple as the author of Imperial Twilight and his new book, The Raider.
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255. Victorian Narcos: From Opium To Fentanyl (Ep 9)
Mentioned by the host as the author of "Imperial Twilight", a book detailing the history of the Opium Wars.
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The Opium War: The Original Trade War
Mentioned by A.J. Woodhams when introducing Stephen R. Platt and his works.
Stephen R. Platt, "The Raider: The Untold Story of a Renegade Marine and the Birth of U.S. Special Forces in World War II" (Knopf, 2025)
