{"product_id":"9781474610186-the-lion-and-the-dragon","title":"The Lion and the Dragon","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBritain and China: A History of Conflict\u003cbr\u003eA compelling history of Britain's complicated and compromised relationship with China between the start of the Opium Wars in 1839 and the transfer of power in Hong Kong in 1997\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Lawrence James is the doyen of Empire historians' \u003ci\u003eThe Spectator\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'James' writing is always full of energy and animation; he has an excellent eye for revealing detail' William Dalrymple\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'James has a genius for detail' A.N. Wilson\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBritain and China share a rich, complex history. From the dramatic events of the First Opium War to the modern-day implications of the handover of Hong Kong, \u003ci\u003eThe Lion and the Dragon\u003c\/i\u003e delves into the turbulent relationship between these two global powers.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCharting the rise and fall of the British empire alongside the growth of China's powers, acclaimed historian Lawrence James unravels the intricate threads of British colonialism, China's struggle for sovereignty, and the impact of global events on their complex interplay. He follows the parallel trajectories of four competitive empires - the British, the Chinese, the Russian and the Japanese - during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, and then the fortunes of a fifth imperial power, the United States. In doing so, he paints a vivid picture of the interactions, alliances and conflicts between the two nations over almost two centuries, from imperial ambitions and cultural clashes to economic interests and political manoeuvrings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeeply researched and compellingly told, \u003ci\u003eThe Lion and the Dragon\u003c\/i\u003e is an exploration of the tumultuous history between two powerful nations, providing crucial insights into a relationship that continues to shape the world today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40877392461921,"sku":"9781474610186","price":15.24,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/orig_29721549.jpg?v=1725695946","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781474610186-the-lion-and-the-dragon","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}