The Rise and Progress of British Opium Smuggling: The Illegality of the East India Company's Monopoly of the Drug is a historical book written by R. Alexander in 1856. The book delves into the illegal trade of opium by the British East India Company during the 18th and 19th centuries. The author provides a detailed account of how the British East India Company monopolized the opium trade with China and smuggled the drug into the country, leading to the addiction of millions of Chinese citizens. The book also highlights the political and economic factors that drove the British to engage in this illicit trade and the impact it had on the Chinese economy and society. The author argues that the British East India Company's monopoly of the opium trade was illegal and immoral, and that it was a violation of international law. This book is an important historical document that sheds light on the dark history of British imperialism and its impact on the world.And Its Injurious Effects Upon India, China, And The Commerce Of Great Britain.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.