The Rise And Progress Of British Opium Smuggling: The Illegality Of The East India Companys Monopoly Of The Drug (1856)

The Rise and Progress of British Opium Smuggling: The Illegality of the East India Company's Monopoly of the Drug is a historical book written by R. Alexander in 1856. The book discusses the opium trade in India during the 18th and 19th centuries and the role of the East India Company in monopolizing the trade. The author argues that the British government and the East India Company were involved in illegal activities by promoting opium smuggling in China and other parts of Asia. The book provides a detailed account of the rise of the opium trade in India, the methods used by smugglers, and the impact of opium addiction on the Chinese population. It also highlights the moral and ethical issues surrounding the opium trade and the British government's responsibility in regulating it. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the opium trade and its impact on colonial India and China.And Its Injurious Effects Upon India, China, And The Commerce Of Great Britain.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.