Imperial Twilight: The Opium War and the end of China’s Last Golden Age
Imperial Twilight: The Opium War and the end of China’s Last Golden Age Stephen R. Platt in conversation with William Dalrymple Imperial Twilight tells the story of one of the most significant turning points in China’s recent history: the Opium War. Stephen R. Platt mesmerises readers with a picture of China, struggling with decline, and Western traders attempting to open the country. In conversation with award-winning historian and Festival Co-Director William Dalrymple, Platt discusses the significance of this point in history, the impacts it had on the world today, and the implications on a changing political climate. Presented by OneIndia Stephen R. Platt is an award-winning historian specialising in China and the West, authoring acclaimed books like Imperial Twilight and Autumn in the Heavenly Kingdom. He teaches at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Follow us on – Website - https://jaipurliteraturefestival.org/ Facebook - / jaipurlitfest YouTube - / jprlitfest Instagram - / jaipurlitfest Twitter - / jaipurlitfest #imperial #twilight #jaipurliteraturefestival2025
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