Visible Cities

Zusammenfassung The eighteenth century witnessed the rise of the China market and the changes that resulted in global consumption patterns, from opium smoking to tea drinking. In a valuable transnational perspective, Blussé chronicles the economic and cultural transformations in East Asia through three key citiesCanton, Nagasaki, and Batavia.

Auteur

Leonard Blusse is Professor of History and Asian-European Relations, Leiden University.

Contenu

• Preface Three Windows of Opportunity Managing Trade across Cultures Bridging the Divide Notes Bibliography Index