The China Mirage

The Hidden History of American Disaster in Asia

James Bradley

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Little, Brown & Company
24 April 2015

History; Asian history; History of the Americas; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900; Political science & theory; International relations

From the bestselling author of Flags of our Fathers, Flyboys, and The Imperial Cruise, a spellbinding history of turbulent U.S.-China relations from the 19th century to World War II and Mao's ascent.

In each of his books, James Bradley has exposed the hidden truths behind America's engagement in Asia. Now comes his most engrossing work yet. Beginning in the 1850s, Bradley introduces us to the prominent Americans who made their fortunes in the China opium trade. As they -- -good Christians all -- -profitably addicted millions, American missionaries arrived, promising salvation for those who adopted Western ways.

And that was just the beginning.

From drug dealer Warren Delano to his grandson Franklin Delano Roosevelt, from the port of Hong Kong to the towers of Princeton University, from the era of Appomattox to the age of the A-Bomb, The China Mirage explores a difficult century that defines U.S.-Chinese relations to this day.

By: James Bradley
Imprint: Little, Brown & Company
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: Large type / large print edition
Dimensions: Height: 236mm, Width: 155mm, Spine: 56mm
Weight: 816g
ISBN: 9780316410670
ISBN 10: 0316410675
Pages: 608
Publication Date: 24 April 2015
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

James Bradley is the author of the New York Times bestsellers The Imperial Cruise, Flyboys and Flags of Our Fathers and a son of one of the men who raised the American flag on Iwo Jima.