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Routledge Britain's China Policy and the Opium Crisis 1833-1840

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Explore the complex origins of the first Opium War through this groundbreaking analysis of British foreign policy. Rather than presenting a straightforward narrative focused solely on trade and commerce, this scholarly work reveals how honour and shame shaped Britain's approach to China during a pivotal period. Palmerston's government faced mounting pressure to act with dignity, recognising that perceived weakness would provoke public outrage at home. The book moves beyond economic reductionism to examine the political, social and moral dimensions that influenced Britain's decision-making between 1833 and 1840. Essential reading for historians, policy analysts and anyone seeking to understand how national prestige intersected with commercial interests during one of history's most controversial military conflicts.

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Examines Britain's China policy from 1833 to 1840 with fresh perspective beyond traditional economic narratives of the Opium War.

Analyses how honour and shame shaped Palmerston's government decisions regarding China trade and military intervention.

Published by Routledge, a leading academic publisher specialising in history and international relations scholarship.

Addresses the first Opium War as a defining moment in Anglo-Chinese relations with nuanced historical interpretation.

Explores the intersection of national prestige, public opinion and foreign policy during Britain's imperial expansion era.

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28 June 2003
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