Learn the dramatic story of trade between China and the West and how it changed the world in Michael Pembroke's newest book.
Silk Silver Opium tells of imperial China’s trading relationship with the West, and is a powerful tale with clear implications for the future. Pembroke illuminates the reasons China distrusts the west and is unlikely to change that view, explaining how the West’s trading relationship with China started well but ended in tears and bloodshed.
About the author
Michael Pembroke's books have been short-listed for the Prime Minister’s Literary Awards, the Queensland Literary Awards and the NSW Premier’s History Awards. He has written for Time Magazine, Al Jazeera, the South China Morning Post and Australian news publications.
Organised in partnership with Constant Reader Bookshop.
Accessibility
This event will be held on Level 1 and is accessible for people using mobility aids via lift. A hearing loop is also installed.