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Listen to the Summary of Amitav Ghosh's Smoke and Ashes in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Smoke and Ashes" by Amitav Ghosh explores the historical and cultural significance of the opium trade between India and China, and its global impact. Ghosh's interest in Chinese history was sparked while researching for his novel "Sea of Poppies," leading him to investigate the deep-rooted connections between India and China, particularly through the bustling 19th-century port of Canton (Guangzhou)...
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