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Many have accepted that the Arrow War (1856-60) was caused by an insult to the British flag belonging to the pirate boat Arrow. Dr. Wong argues that Britain's reliance on the opium trade with China played a far greater role in pushing the diplomatic conflict into war ...Published 1989. Cover and jacket as shown with this listing, jacket is rubbed and scuffed, cover has a ding at top of spine. Binding is firm, head & tail bands, text appears unmarked. Your purchase helps our small public library. pi (AR)