In this gripping blend of history, travelogue, and personal reflection, Amitav Ghosh traces the dark, smoke-filled trail of opium — from colonial trade wars to modern addictions.
A startling exploration of greed, power, and the hidden forces that shaped our world, Smoke and Ashes challenges us to confront the past still echoing through today’s global crises.
History isn't always written in ink — sometimes, it drifts in smoke.