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Synopsis
Origin and Progress of the War Between England and China reveals the forces behind a historic clash, presenting a sober view of how trade, empire, and law collided at Canton in 1839–1840.
This lecture frames Britain’s actions and China’s response, offering a clear timeline of events and the stakes involved.
The work examines the context of a global conflict, including the opium trade, diplomatic tensions, and the decisions that pushed a regional dispute toward full-scale war. It references key moments and figures, and it traces how policy, commerce, and military power interacted in the opening chapter of a long struggle between two great nations.- Understand the background of the conflict, including trade and legal tensions in 19th-century China and Britain.
- Learn how naval power, diplomacy, and commercial interests shaped the course of events.
- Explore the sequence of actions at Canton that escalated the dispute into war.
- See how contemporary voices and government debates framed the conflict and its consequences.
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