Opium War Through Chinese Eyes

'The interest of Arthur Waley's fascinating and scholarly examination of contemporary Chinese diaries and records is that it shows that the Chinese officials were unaware of the crucial importance of their country's helplessness.' -The Daily Telegraph

• Part 1 Commissioner Lin at CantonPart 2 Songs of Oh dear, Oh dear!Part 3 ShanghaiPart 4 ChinkiangPart 5 Gutzlaff and his Traitors. Mamo;