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The Great Opium Wars, 2005.
This paper discusses in detail, China's history and political structure to understand the Great Opium Wars between China and Great Britain.
4,210 words (approx. 16.8 pages), 22 sources, MLA, AU$ 162.95
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This paper explains that, by 1800, no state or institution on earth was as old as the Chinese Empire but it was on the brink of dissolution brought on by opium addiction and the Great Opium Wars between China and Great Britain. The author points out the Emperor Tao-kuang, in an attempt to prohibit the use of opium, in 1820, demanded that the trading ships of the very powerful Britain dump their opium cargoes. The paper relates that, overwhelmingly defeated, on the 29th August 1842, the Chinese signed the Treaty of Nanking, paid an indemnity for the destroyed opium, ceded the island of Hong Kong and the opium trade remained illegal but with no way to stop it: The Chinese Imperial Government lasted only another seventy years.
Table of Contents
A Brief Political History of China
China in the 18th and 19th Century
Opium Addiction in China
The Opium Wars
The Loss of Hong Kong
The Collapse of the Chinese Empire
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"Prior the Qin Dynasty which began around 25 AD, China was a divided country by both subculture and written language. The Qin Dynasty lasted only for 14 years under the reign of emperor, Qin Shihuang, a particularly cruel ruler. Qin Shihuang is credited for unifying the written Chinese Language and with credited with introducing an administrative system that remained in place for more than 2000 years. Principle features of this administrative system are a strong central rule and a system of provinces, governed by administrators appointed by the center. Even communist China still follows this model."
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The Opium Wars in China, 2006.
A paper looking at the two main causes of China's first Opium War.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 1 source, AU$ 89.95
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The Opium Wars were fought between China and Great Britain between 1840 and 1860. The First Opium War covered the time period of 1840 to 1842. This paper focuses on the First Opium War and analyzes its causes. The paper shows that it was caused not simply by opium but by two other larger factors. The first was the clash of two proud nations that did not respect each other: China and Great Britain. The second was the aggressive desire of Great Britain to force China to trade with it, and in this way to further expand its great trading empire.
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The Opium Wars, 2006.
A reivew of W. Travis Hanes and Frank Sanello's 'The Opium Wars: The Addiction of One Empire and the Corruption of Another'.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 7 sources, AU$ 128.95
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This paper reviews 'The Opium Wars: The Addiction of One Empire and the Corruption of Another' written by W. Travis Hanes and Frank Sanello. The paper discusses how the authors present a history of the Opium Wars between China and Great Britain in the middle nineteenth century that marked the effective beginning of China's long subjugation and resistance to colonialism.
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The Opium Wars, 2005.
This paper discusses the Opium Wars between China and Britain.
2,070 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 1 source, AU$ 103.95
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This paper examines the causes and consequences of the Opium Wars between China and Britain in the 19th century. The author argues that imperialism, trade needs and clash of cultures caused wars in which China was defeated.
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"Military historian John Brown has stated that the Opium Wars had their roots in mutual incomprehensibility of East and West ... . The Chinese regarded all other nations as little more than vassal or tributary states ..."
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The Opium Wars, 2004.
A discussion of the political, social, and economic impacts of the Opium Wars.
1,674 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 78.95
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This paper looks at how, between the years 1839 and 1841, the British Empire, then under the rule of the very young Queen Victoria, commenced what has come to be called the "Opium Wars" against China, which, prior to 1842, was a closed and self-isolated nation. It looks at how the war caused many negative consequences, some being the destruction of China's false sense of superiority over the West, as well as the collapse of its social, economic, and political structures, which brought about social chaos and insurrection.
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"The "Opium Wars" touched off many explosive matters with far-reaching consequences, all of which contributed to its failure. Politically, the cession of Hong Kong gave Great Britain a powerful foothold in China for further advancement; the opening of numerous Chinese ports, such as Shanghai, Macao and Chinkiang, extended foreign, particularly British, influence to the entire eastern coast of China and the loss of numerous national rights relegated China to a semi-colonial state. Socially, the continuation of the illicit traffic deepened the opium problem and the growth of foreign trade in the prominent ports introduced "a new class of business entrepreneurs who came to wield an increasing influence upon Chinese society" (La Fleur 268)."
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A Look Back at the Opium War, 2002.
An analysis of the significance, causes, and effect of the Opium War in China.
2,150 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 7 sources, AU$ 115.95
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The Opium War of the mid-nineteenth century was a pivotal event in modern Chinese history as it marked both an end to China's isolation from the rest of the world, and also the beginning of China's long period of subjugation to the Western imperial powers. However, the argument that opium was the cause of the Opium War is to implicitly apply twenty-first century standards of morality to describe a nineteenth century imperialist war. This paper will argue that, although opium was one of the causes of the Opium War, the drug trade was actually a secondary element in the conflict. The primary cause of the conflict was the Chinese imperial government's ignorance and arrogance with respect to the challenge presented by the British.
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The Opium War, 2002.
Argues that the underlying reason for the Opium War was not the drug itself, but more a struggle for power.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 6 sources, AU$ 128.95
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This paper will argue that, although opium was one of the causes of the Opium War, the drug trade was actually a secondary element in the conflict. The primary cause of the conflict was the Chinese imperial government's ignorance and arrogance with respect to the challenge presented by the British. This is not to say that the British were without moral fault for their role in the Opium War. However, morality is irrelevant in discussion of what was essentially a struggle for economic and political supremacy. As will be shown, the Chinese ruling class were negligent in their understanding of the threat that they faced, which resulted in a confrontation that could only have ended in the humiliating defeat of the Chinese nation.
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The Opium War, 2002.
An overview of the part played by Hong Kong in the Opium War of 1839-42.
2,775 words (approx. 11.1 pages), 4 sources, AU$ 148.95
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This paper looks at the following questions: Why was there such an interest in Hong Kong during the time of the Opium War? Is it actually true that empires collided and sacrificed lives on the basis of a single drug? Were there no other factors involved? The purpose of this paper is to develop these questions and discover to what extent the Opium War of 1839-42 was indeed centered on opium in Hong Kong.
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The Opium War, 2004.
This is a Review of a book on the Opium War.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 57.95
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This paper reviews of the 1968 book, "The Opium War Through Chinese Eyes," by Arthur Waley. The book centers on personal narratives of Chinese people who were willing or unwilling participants in the Opium War.
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Opium War, 2002.
What were the causes of the Opium War?
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 3 sources, AU$ 76.95
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This six-page undergraduate paper examines the causes of the Opium War. There were many, and Wakeman explains some. Two other others are used to explain the others. Some causes go back to the 18th century, others are just before the war.
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The Opium War of 1839-1842, 2001.
Conflict between English imperialists and the Chinese empire.
886 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 2 sources, MLA, AU$ 45.95
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This paper provides an explanation surrounding the events of the Opium War of 1839, in which England and China came into conflict over the trade of Opium. The paper argues that among many factors, the most important one was a shift in the Chinese social perception of opium.
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"The Opium War of 1839-1842 was the result of many elements. Cultural differences, the Guangzho system of trade, and the huge deficit incurred by the Chinese as a direct result of the illicit trade in opium all played roles in the conflict. The most important factor, however, was the shift in Chinese social perception of opium. As opium went from being seen as a medicinal agent to a recreational drug, the trade relations between China and England changed dramatically."
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Peter the Great, Modernism and the Great Northern War, 2002.
A review of the history of Russia's Imperial Czar, "Peter the Great" (Peter Naryshkin Alexis) and the significance of the events that took place during the Great Northern War.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 4 sources, AU$ 89.95
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This essay considers the influences of Modernism during the reign of Czar Peter I, specifically in the changes made to civil life, and military structures. Most effective and enduring of these changes was the development of a naval force, one that can be recognized as the central influence of the Russians during the Great Northern War.
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The Great-or-Not-so-Great Gatsby, 2003.
This paper provides an analysis of F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby", discussing whether or not this is a good book.
3,708 words (approx. 14.8 pages), 10 sources, MLA, AU$ 148.95
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In this article, the writer notes that almost without exception, literary critics point to Fitzgerald's 1925 novel, "The Great Gatsby" as a brilliant contribution and one of the key books of the 20th century. However, the writer points out that a few other brave souls have had the courage to venture the opinion that it was not a good book and was certainly not deserving of the accolades heaped upon it over the years. Further, the writer notes that other observers suggest the author drank too much and too often and that, as a result, Fitzgerald failed to achieve the level of respect he deserved. To determine who is right, this paper provides an overview of F. Scott Fitzgerald's work as well as what the admirers and the critics have to say. A summary of the research and salient findings are provided in the conclusion.
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Introduction
Review and Discussion
Conclusion
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"However, by 1937 he had come managed to become a scriptwriter in Hollywood where he met and fell in love with Sheilah Graham, a well-known Hollywood gossip columnist. Fitzgerald lived the rest of his life with Graham, except for occasional binges when he became bitter and violent. Mizener notes that on occasion, Fitzgerald would visit Zelda or his daughter Scottie (who entered Vassar College in 1938.)"
"According to Bruccoli's biography, Fitzgerald experienced problems being accorded a full measure of respect during his early career because his reputation as a drinker reinforced the perception of him as an irresponsible writer."
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The Great Gatsby and The Great Carraway, 2002.
An analysis of the character of Nick Carraway in "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 1 source, AU$ 38.95
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This three-page paper presents a discussion and character analysis about one of the characters in "The Great Gatsby". The author of this paper describes Nick Carraway to us and we are taken through a journey in which we explore his mind and motives for his actions throughout the story. We are also treated to a discussion about the type of person Carraway is.
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A Path to Greatness: Alexander the Great, 2002.
The conquests and strategies of Alexander the Great after the fall of Sparta and Athens at the end of the Peloponnesian Wars.
1,500 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 5 sources, AU$ 71.95
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This paper deals with the politics and reasons of Alexander the Greats? conquests. The author covers the effects on the conquered population, major clashes and military structuring during his conquests.
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"With the conclusion of the Peloponnesian War, Greek city-states never forgot that they were Greeks. But the Spartans, Athenians Thebans, and others were weakened to the point where Phillip II of Macedonia could influence them from the north. In the wake of their brutal civil war between the Greeks, their fierce, contentious independence made the Macedonian?s the unlikely conqueror to the Greeks, who were caught off guard. Phillip II set himself up as a protector of Greece . He had formed the cities into a league that in light of the Greek?s disregard for conquest. This action served to help Phillip II?s son Alexander to put together the biggest empire yet."
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A Great General is Not Necessarily a Great Leader, 2001.
This essay discusses how great generals and great revolutionaries seldom make great leaders.
1,120 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 0 sources, AU$ 55.95
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The following essay argues that there is almost always an inevitable switchover of leadership and power when a country shifts from wartime or peacetime. The author makes reference to a number of examples in political history.
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?The Vietnam War also provides another powerful example of a changeover in leadership in American History. Perhaps the most obvious domestic casualty of the Vietnam War was President Johnson. Johnson was an architect of civil rights reform, and wished to create a Great Society of social improvement at home. This proved impossible to do while waging the Vietnam War abroad. Not only did Johnson realize it would be impossible to run for re-election, but Johnson's Vice President lost to Richard Nixon, though the latter was thought to have no political future after his defeat by President Kennedy in 1960?.
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