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Opium :a history

by Martin Booth

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The definitive history of one of the most notorious drugs of all time

Opium: A History traces the drug's astounding impact on world culture — from its religious use by prehistoric peoples to its influence on the imaginations of the Romantic writers; from the earliest medical science to the Sino-British opium wars. And, in the present day, as the addict population rises and penetrates every walk of life, Opium shows how the international multi-billion dollar heroin industry operates with terrifying efficiency and forms an integral part of the world's money markets.

In this first full-length history of opium, acclaimed author Martin Booth uncovers the multifaceted nature of this remarkable narcotic and the bittersweet effects of a simple poppy with a deadly legacy.

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ISBN:
9780312186432
Subtitle:
A History
Author:
Booth, Martin
Publisher:
St. Martin's Press
Location:
New York :
Subject:
History
Subject:
Popular Culture - Counter Culture
Subject:
Opium habit
Subject:
Opium trade
Subject:
Opium trade -- History.
Copyright:
1998
Edition Number:
1st U.S. ed.
Edition Description:
Us
Publication Date:
July 1998
Binding:
Trade Cloth
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
400
Dimensions:
8.56x5.76x1.27 in. 1.26 lbs.
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