Cigarette Co., Ltd.: a Study of Sino-american Tobacco Trade, 1870-1930
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Through the most destructive commodity from the late 19th century to the early 20th century - cigarettes, we examine issues such as modernization, imperialism, consumer culture, labor relations, corporate innovation, and apartheid. Based on the rise of cigarettes and the modernization of the tobacco industry from the late 19th to early 20th centuries, this book explores the local development of British American Tobacco (BAT), the world's second largest tobacco company, and its history of establishing branches in China. It also traces the process of mutual contact and influence between the Chinese and American tobacco industries during this period. As social organizations, the internal situation of American and Chinese cigarette companies is very complex, and people must cross racial differences in daily contact to achieve the production and sales of cigarettes. The author uses the "Bright Leaf Tobacco Network" formed during the long-term development of British American Tobacco Company as a clue to conduct research, revealing a piece of unknown history for us. This network includes not only elite entrepreneurs, but also farmers, businessmen (compradors), workers, salesmen, baseball players, jazz musicians, dancers, etc. Of different races and regions. They are on the front line of commercial activities, creating history through conflicts, entanglements, and cooperation.
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