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Silk Silver Opium explores the intricate history of China's trading relationship with the West, revealing how the exchange of goods like silk, silver, tea, porcelain and opium shaped the course of empires.
A short history of the decline of American leadership as well as a look into the future – a future dominated by Asia, and in particular China.
Short-listed for the NSW Premier’s History Awards and the Queensland Literary Awards.
Short listed for the Prime Minister’s Literary Awards and runner up National Maritime History Award.
This book explores the folklore, culture, literary and poetic connections associated with 22 tree species in the author’s garden at Mount Wilson.
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