History of the Chinese Empire. 19th century. First Opium War. Sino-British War between 1832 and 1842. Engraving.

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History of the Chinese Empire. 19th century. Opium War. Sino-British War between 1832 and 1842. Following the signing of the Peace of Nanking (1842) Great Britain managed to open the five-port shipping traffic and control of the island of Hong Kong. Colored engraving.

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Size: 3686px × 4532px
Photo credit: © Prisma Archivo / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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