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La Motte, Ellen N. (Ellen Newbold)
1873
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Motte, Ellen N. la (Ellen Newbold)
La Motte, Ellen Newbold
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The Opium Monopoly
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"The Opium Monopoly" by Ellen N. La Motte is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work explores the complex issues surrounding the opium trade, focusing particularly on the role of Great Britain in the opium monopoly and its implications for various countries, including India and China. La Motte's examination is rooted in a mixture of personal experiences and extensive research, aiming to shed light on the moral and economic ramifications of the opium traffic. At the start of the narrative, the author recounts her initial ignorance about the opium trade, transformed by a conversation with a young Hindu on a ship to Japan who passionately criticizes British opium policies in India. This encounter sparks her investigation into the subject, which leads her to discover the British government's integral role in fostering the opium trade within its colonies. She describes visiting opium shops and dens in various parts of the Far East, unveiling a systematic government-supported industry that profits from the addiction and degradation of colonized peoples. The opening portion sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the global ramifications of the opium monopoly and the ethical dilemmas posed by colonialism and drug addiction. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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