The China Mirage: The Hidden History of American Disaster in Asia
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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.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0316196673
ISBN13:9780316196673
Release Date:April 2015
Publisher:Little Brown and Company
Length:432 Pages
Weight:1.49 lbs.
Dimensions:1.4" x 6.3" x 9.6"
Customer Reviews
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China Mirage had a lot of facts that I had wrong and had to relearn.
Published by China Mirage , 1 year ago
The book was a little slow at first, but picked up steam.what I really keyed on was where the Roosevelts got their fortunes. FDR was particulary mesmerized by the Chinese and as a result was led astray and hoodwinked over Chinese policy. His administration, for the most part was solidly behind Chiang Kai Shek, whose family were master deceivers. And FDR and the Admin.were against Mao Zedong,whom they considered a Communist, but was that the reality? Finally, how could you not enjoy a book by James Bradley, the author of Flyboys and Flags of Our Fathers?
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