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CHINA TRADE VIEW OF THE PARADE GROUNDS IN AMOY (XIAMEN), NEAR CANTON
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CHINA TRADE VIEW OF THE PARADE GROUNDS IN AMOY (XIAMEN), NEAR CANTON.
In 1841, during the first Opium War, Amoy was captured by Sir Hugh Gough who established a garrison on the island. The following year, the city was made one of five 'Treaty Ports' open to Western trade; still, British...
In 1841, during the first Opium War, Amoy was captured by Sir Hugh Gough who established a garrison on the island. The following year, the city was made one of five 'Treaty Ports' open to Western trade; still, British...
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