ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD OPIUM
From Latin: poppy juice, from Greek opion, diminutive of opos juice of a plant.
TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «OPIUM»
The term «opium» is quite widely used and occupies the
28.318 position in our list of most widely used terms in the
English dictionary.
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10 QUOTES WITH «OPIUM»
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opium.
It is not opium which makes me work but its absence, and in order for me to feel its absence it must from time to time be present.
Religious suffering is at once the expression of real suffering and a protest against real suffering. Religion is the sigh of the oppressed creature, the sentiment of the heartless world, as it is the soul of soulless condition. It is the opium of the people.
I think you can go back in history and look at what the effect in Asia and the world was of a divided, fractured China from, you know, the opium wars through the Chinese civil war, and I don't think it was pretty for Asia or the world.
The expense of a war could be paid in time; but the expense of opium, when once the habit is formed, will only increase with time.
It appears that the English think the Japanese... are fond of opium, and they want to bring it here also.
The President wishes the Japanese to be very prudent about the introduction of opium, and if a treaty is made, he wishes that opium may be strictly prohibited.
The President of the United States thinks that for the Japanese opium is more dangerous than war.
If you make a treaty first with the United States and settle the matter of the opium trade, England cannot change this, though she should desire to do so.
We have used the Bible as if it were a mere special constable's handbook, an opium dose for keeping beasts of burden patient while they are overloaded.
There is always a need for intoxication: China has opium, Islam has hashish, the West has woman.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «OPIUM»
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opium in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
opium and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
In this first full-length history of opium, acclaimed author Martin Booth uncovers the multifaceted nature of this remarkable narcotic and the bittersweet effects of a simple poppy with a deadly legacy.
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Opium: Uncovering the Politics of the Poppy
Chouvy reveals the long and fascinating history of a powerful and addictive drug, and explores the changing fortunes of the modern-day illicit opium trade, especially in the remote regions of Asia.
Pierre-Arnaud Chouvy, 2009
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Opium Regimes: China, Britain, and Japan, 1839-1952
This collection of essays reexamines the role of opium throughout East Asia's history and in doing so establishes the topic as a major new subfield through which scholars and students can approach the complex effects of opium on history and ...
Timothy Brook, Bob Tadashi Wakabayashi, 2000
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Opium and the Romantic Imagination
Opium / Kunst / Geschichte (19. Jh.).
As the teenage ruler of his own country, Matt must cope with clones and cartels in this riveting sequel to the modern classic House of the Scorpion, winner of the National Book Award, a Newbery Honor, and a Printz Honor.
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Opium Fiend: A 21st Century Slave to a 19th Century Addiction
A compelling tale of one man’s transformation from respected scholar to hapless drug slave, Opium Fiend puts us under opium’s spell alongside its protagonist, allowing contemporary readers to experience anew the insidious allure of a ...
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Opium, Empire and the Global Political Economy: A Study of ...
Engagingly written, with lay readers as much as specialists in mind, this book is fascinating reading for historians and social scientists as well as those involved in Asian studies or economic history.
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Opium: the illustrated diary of his cure
The book is illustrated with Cocteau's own disturbing and powerful drawings.
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Deadly Dreams:
Opium and the Arrow War (1856-1860) in China
Wong argues that the opium trade played a large causative role in the Anglo-Chinese Arrow War.
J. Y. Wong, Denis Twitchett, 2002
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Opium Wars: The Addiction of One Empire and the Corruption ...
In this page-turning, dramatic and colorful history, The Opium Wars responds to past, biased Western accounts by representing the neglected Chinese version of the story and showing how the wars stand as one of the monumental clashes between ...
W. Travis Hanes III, Frank Sanello, 2004
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «OPIUM»
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opium is used in the context of the following news items.
Undercover cops nab two with 7.3 kg opium
Police have confiscated 7.3 kg opium from the duo. A team of the Metropolitan Police Crime Division intercepted Tamang and Gurung based on ... «Himalayan Times, Jul 15»
On The Pulse with Niall Redmond: Josh Wink appearing at Dublin's …
Tonight one of dance music's original's, a true pioneer of the scene, Josh Wink, makes an appearance at Dublin's Opium Rooms. Wink is one of ... «Irish Mirror, Jul 15»
Word of the Week: Opium expressions
The Greek physician Hippocrates prescribed an infusion of opium to restore balance to the ailing body. In the nineteenth century, it was ... «The Bozeman Daily Chronicle, Jul 15»
5.2 kg opium seized, one arrested
A haul of 5.2 kg opium worth Rs ten lakh approximately has been seized and one person arrested in this connection at Ormanjhi, situated on ... «Business Standard, Jul 15»
17 face conspiracy charges in drug investigation
Stafford was charged with Conspiring to Traffic more than 28 grams of Opium, Sell/Deliver Sch II Controlled Substance, Possession with intent ... «Davie Enterprise Record, Jul 15»
New Luce soldier fought in the Opium Wars
It was fought over similar issues as the First Opium War. The Opium Wars were armed conflicts between the forces of Western countries and of ... «The Galloway Gazette, Jul 15»
Death sentence sought against opium peddler
Dubai: Prosecutors are seeking a death sentence against a farmer, who was apprehended during a sting operation selling a piece of opium to ... «gulfnews.com, Jul 15»
Punjab to Approach Madhya Pradesh High Court for Opium Ban
Chandigarh: The Punjab government is contemplating filing a PIL in Madhya Pradesh High Court seeking ban on opium and poppy cultivation ... «NDTV, Jul 15»
Afghan Opium Shipments Are Fueling Terrorist Groups In West Africa
In Afghanistan, opium production has increased in many provinces far from the administrative center in Kabul. Special Inspector General for ... «International Business Times, Jul 15»
Jay-Jay Johanson - Opium
'Opium' is the tenth album from Swedish producer and songwriter Jay-Jay Johanson, regular collaborator with Robin Guthrie, and sure enough the Cocteau ... «Clash Magazine, Jul 15»
