History 2188A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Second Opium War, Olympic Symbols, Koxinga
17 Sep 2018
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Including amongst the 2500 men was a special unit of men referred to as the iron man crops (armoured. Guangdong (chinese province) also the center of chinese opium trade: he takes control of the smaller fleets he comes across the coast and begins to unite these forces as he moves (north, east) Kong and macao: the threat of cheng yih intensifies in 1805 he forms a pirate confederation (unite chinese operations in the south china sea into one mighty pirate empire) Lady cheng/ cheng i sao/ madam cheng 1775-1844: wife of cheng yih, prostitute pirate (how she meets cheng yih) she is apparently taken forcefully. September 1809 captures 7 british sailors for about 11 weeks: richard glasspoole captivity narrative he leads an account for his experiences. 19,000 pounds 2 chests of opium and gun powder 2 bails of cloth and a telescope to secure his ransom. From extermination to pacification: carrot and stick approach.
