Publisher's Synopsis
""The Indochinese Opium Trade"" by J. Spencer Hill is a comprehensive analysis of the opium trade in Southeast Asia during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book examines the history, morality, and practicality of the trade, as well as its impact on Christian missions in the region. Hill explores the complex relationships between opium producers, traders, and consumers, as well as the political and economic forces that drove the trade. He also considers the ethical implications of the opium trade, particularly in relation to the Christian missionary movement, which sought to promote social justice and alleviate suffering in the region. Drawing on a wide range of primary and secondary sources, including government reports, missionary accounts, and contemporary literature, Hill provides a detailed and nuanced analysis of one of the most significant social and economic phenomena of the modern era. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of Southeast Asia, the opium trade, and the intersection of religion and social justice.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.
