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Jim Dale is incredible

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4 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 10-09-24

Probably the best read audiobook I have ever listened to. I cannot recommend Jim Dale’s readings of the Harry Potter books enough.

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Gripping and clearly told

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Reviewed: 04-28-24

I enjoyed Platt’s other book on the opium war, and this one is even better. The narration is a little monotone, but the crisp pronunciation of Chinese names and place names helps a non-speaker to keep things straight. I enjoy Platt’s emphasis on economic and social aspects of war and governance over the traditional focus on battles and campaigns.

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In-depth and measured

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Reviewed: 04-12-24

Platt is an impressive historian, and I enjoyed his other book on the taiping rebellion. This is not quite as in depth about the opium war itself, but is a sturdy introduction to Anglo-Chinese relations before the war.

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