The Opium Monopoly

The Opium Monopoly, written by Ellen N. La Motte in the early 20th century, is a historical account that examines the opium trade, particularly focusing on Great Britain's role in the opium monopoly and its effects on countries like India and China. La Motte combines personal experiences with extensive research to highlight the moral and economic consequences of the opium traffic. The narrative begins with her awakening to the realities of the opium trade, sparked by a conversation with a young Hindu, and unfolds to reveal the British government's complicity in a system that profits from addiction and colonial degradation.