Writers @ Stanton: Michael Pembroke

Writers @ Stanton: Michael Pembroke

Learn the dramatic story of trade between China and the West and how it changed the world in Michael Pembroke's newest book.

By Stanton Library

Date and time

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM AEST

Location

Stanton Library

234 Miller St North Sydney, NSW 2060 Australia

About this event

  • Event lasts 1 hour

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.

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Stanton Library

Stanton Library is located in the heart of vibrant North Sydney – a major hub for residents, workers, students, and visitors. Our library is a dynamic and exciting public space spanning four levels that includes the North Sydney Heritage Centre, comfortable spaces for reading and study, relaxing garden courtyards and a cafe. Learn a new skill, be entertained or make new friends. It’s free to join.

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