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.
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.