The Opium Wars (jan 1, 1839 – jan 1, 1860)
Description:
The Opium Wars in the mid-19th century were a critical juncture in modern Chinese history. The first Opium War was fought between China and Great Britain from 1839 to 1842. In the second Opium War, from 1856 to 1860, a weakened China fought both Great Britain and France. China lost both wars.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1839
jan 1, 1860
~ 21 years