"The Front and Side of the Opium War"还原 the true beginning of the humiliating years of late Qing Dynasty.

This book is the first part of *Microhistory: The Front and Side of the Opium War*. It describes the grand history of the Qing Dynasty from the late 18th century to the end of the First Opium War. It particularly narrates the causes and consequences of the First Opium War and the bloody power struggles among various parties, as well as reflecting from both the front and side perspectives on the history, humanities, science and technology, and folk customs of different corners of the world during the same period.

This work spans over 50 years and covers topics such as the rise of Britain, the decline of Spain, the emergence of the United States, Portugal's slave trade, the rise of the East India Company, American railways and Chinese laborers, industrial revolutions around the world, exploration of new continents, pirate trades, and the sprouting of new things. The content is vast, with lofty intentions, sharp yet elegant writing, making it a thrilling read that fills one with excitement while also evoking sighs over the failure of the Opium War and the relentless march of history.