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softcover. Condition: Fine copy. 1st. Tall 8vo, 303 pp.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. 1st ed., 1st printing ; 417 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm ISBN 9780316196673, 0316196673 OCLC 907513849 LCCN 2015933034 Classification - LC E183.8.C5 B667 2015 ; green boards in pictorial color dustjacket ; "From the bestselling author of Flags of our Fathers, Flyboys, and The Imperial Cruise, a spellbinding history of turbulent U.S.-China relations from the 19th century to World War II and Mao's ascent. In each of his books, James Bradley has exposed the hidden truths behind America's engagement in Asia. Now comes his most engrossing work yet. Beginning in the 1850s, Bradley introduces us to the prominent Americans who made their fortunes in the China opium trade. As they--good Christians all--profitably addicted millions, American missionaries arrived, promising salvation for those who adopted Western ways. And that was just the beginning. From drug dealer Warren Delano to his grandson Franklin Delano Roosevelt, from the port of Hong Kong to the towers of Princeton University, from the era of Appomattox to the age of the A-Bomb, The China Mirage explores a difficult century that defines U.S.-Chinese relations to this day" ; A spellbinding history of US-China relations from the nineteenth century to World War II and Mao's ascent, by the author of Flags of Our Fathers and Flyboys. ; "Bradley is sharp and rueful, and a voice for a more seasoned, constructive vision of our international relations with East Asia." -Christian Science Monitor ; "A vivid, bracing, and careful study. . . . Bradley's valuable book offers a warning about past and future unnecessary entanglements." -History News Network ; "The China Mirage underscored the missed opportunities in our relationship with China-a lesson for our current leaders." -Portland Press Herald ; Contents: Old China, new China -- Win the leaders; win China -- The Japanese Monroe Doctrine for Asia -- The noble Chinese peasant -- The China lobby -- The first wise man's new China -- Washington warriors -- Secret executive air war in Asia -- A war over oil -- Asleep at the wheel -- The mandate of heaven -- Who lost China? -- The China marriage ; remainder mark at top of textblock, else FINE/FINE. Book.…