The Treaty of Nanking (Milestones in Modern World History)

Abrams, Dennis

ISBN 10: 160413495X ISBN 13: 9781604134957

Publisher: Chelsea House Publications, 2011

Synopsis

The Treaty of Nanking, signed between Great Britain and China to end the First Opium War (1839-1842) created a new framework for Chinese foreign relations and overseas trade that would last for nearly a century. This title presents the story behind this treaty.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

This curriculum-based series is ideal for high school students writing reports and studying these world events.

Titles in this series are bolstered by biographical sketches, illustrations, photographs, excerpts from primary source documents, and first-person narratives.

Milestones in Modern World History introduces students to seminal historical events that helped shape the modern world. This series presents both an in-depth look at the event and those people who not only played an integral part in making it significant, but also those who were ultimately affected by its consequences.

About the Author:

Dennis Abrams is the author of several books, including biographies of Barbara Park, Anthony Horowitz, Hamid Karzai, and Ty Cobb for Chelsea House. He attended Antioch College, where he majored in English and communications, and currently lives in Houston, Texas.

About this edition

• Publisher: Chelsea House Publications
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 160413495X
• ISBN 13: 9781604134957
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 120