The China Mirage: The Hidden History of American Disaster in Asia

The China Mirage: The Hidden History of American Disaster in Asia - Paperback

$22.99
$22.99
Skip to product information
The China Mirage: The Hidden History of American Disaster in Asia
  • The China Mirage: The Hidden History of American Disaster in Asia
The China Mirage: The Hidden History of American Disaster in Asia - Paperback

The China Mirage: The Hidden History of American Disaster in Asia - Paperback

by James Bradley
$22.99
$22.99

Book Overview

by James Bradley (Author)

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.

Author Biography

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.

Number of Pages: 432
Dimensions: 1.1 x 8.2 x 5.4 IN
Publication Date: May 03, 2016
ISBN9780316196680
Author James Bradley
PublisherLittle, Brown Paperbacks
GenreNews & politics and History
FormatPaperback
PublishedMay 2016
LanguageENG- English
Pages432
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

Related Subjects

History Nonfiction Political Science

1% fer Each of the Seven Seas

Every purchase sends 7% of our profits to The Ocean Cleanup. No fine print, no opt-in — just how we sail.

Whoever Ye Be, Welcome Aboard

Queer lit, music, art, philosophy, fiction — stories for every kind of soul. Come as ye are, matey.

More by James Bradley

Flags of Our Fathers

Flags of Our Fathers - Paperback

Flags of Our Fathers - Paperback

By James Bradley and Ron Powers

About James Bradley

James Bradley is the author of four novels, Wrack, The Deep Field, The Resurrectionist which was chosen as a Richard and Judy 2008 Summer Read, and Clade, and a book of poetry, Paper Nautilus. His books have won or been shortlisted for a number of major Australian and international literary awards and have been widely translated. He lives in Sydney, Australia, with his partner, the novelist Mardi McConnochie, and two daughters.

You may also like