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Stalins_Moustachio t1_j14ret6 wrote

Hey everyone! Just wrapped up Stephen Platt's Imperial Twilight: The Opium War and the End of China's Last Golden Age. It's a fantastic account of the Opium Wars, and the lead up tp them. Great writing style as well. Highly recommend!

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PM_ME_COOL_RIFFS t1_j14z0ne wrote

I read this book a couple months ago and really enjoyed it too. So many fascinating dynamics at play.

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dropbear123 t1_j15lttr wrote

I also recommend it, it is very good. I know nothing about Chinese history and thought it was very enjoyable, but is has been a long time since I read it.

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