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Major-General R. Alexander’s seminal work provides a comprehensive analysis of the rise and progression of British opium smuggling during the colonial era. The book examines the East India Company’s controversial monopoly on opium production and distribution, arguing for its illegality under both British and international law.
Alexander meticulously documents the injurious effects of the opium trade on multiple stakeholders: the devastating impact on Indian agricultural practices and economy, the social and health crisis it created in China, and the long-term damage to Britain’s commercial reputation and relationships. This historical account serves as a critical investigation into one of history’s most significant drug trafficking enterprises and its far-reaching consequences on global commerce and society.
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