The Indo-British Opium Trade And Its Effect: A Recess Study (1879) - Paperback

by Theodore Christlieb (Author), David B. Croom (Translator)

The Indo-British Opium Trade And Its Effect: A Recess Study (1879) is a historical book written by Theodore Christlieb. The book explores the opium trade between India and Britain during the 19th century and its impact on the people and economy of India. The author provides a detailed analysis of the history of opium cultivation in India, its use as a commodity, and the role of the British East India Company in the trade. The book also examines the social and economic consequences of the opium trade, including the addiction of millions of Indians to the drug and the negative impact on the country's economy. The author argues that the opium trade was a significant factor in the decline of India's economic and social conditions during the colonial period. The book is an important historical document that sheds light on the complex relationship between India and Britain during the 19th century and the impact of the opium trade on the people of India.This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.