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“The book features Gordon as a pale eyewitness to the burning of the winter palace in Beijing during the second opium war.”
Sentiment: Passing Reference
Trigger: Gordon in China
For: Readers interested in historical fiction and British imperial history
Key quote: “he has exactly he has that same kind of trajectory where he just keeps popping up in the middle of the winter palace”
The host mentions 'Flashman and the Dragon' in the context of Gordon's presence during significant historical events in 19th century China. The book serves as a backdrop to discuss Gordon's character and his disapproval of British imperial actions.