The China Mirage

From the bestselling author of Flags of our Fathers,Flyboysand The Imperial Cruisea spellbinding history of turbulent U.S.-China relations from the 19th century to World War II and Mao’s ascent. In each of his booksJames Bradley has exposed the hidden truths behind America’s engagement in Asia. Now comes his most engrossing work yet. Beginning in the 1850sBradley introduces us to the prominent Americans who made their fortunes in the China opium trade. As they—good Christians all—profitably addicted millionsAmerican missionaries arrivedpromising salvation for those who adopted Western ways. And that was just the beginning. From drug dealer Warren Delano to his grandson Franklin Delano Rooseveltfrom the port of Hong Kong to the towers of Princeton Universityfrom the era of Appomattox to the age of the A-BombTHE CHINA MIRAGE explores a difficult century that defines U.S.-Chinese relations to this day.