 | Opium and Empire: The Lives and Careers of William Jardine and James Matheson Subjects: Jardine William 1784–1843; Matheson James 1796–1878; Jardine Matheson & Co. -- History; Great Britain -- Commerce -- China -- History -- 19th century; China -- Commerce -- Great Britain -- History -- 19th century; China -- History -- Opium War 1840–; A close look at two infamous Scottish capitalists engaged in the opium trade. Grace Richard J. : Richard J. Grace is professor of history at Providence College.Richard J. Grace is professor of history at Providence College. |
