The book "The Opium Monopoly" by Ellen N. La Mott is a fascinating study of the history and influence of opium on the world economy and politics. The author examines the origin and spread of opium in detail, paying attention to its influence on the countries of East and Southeast Asia. The book reveals the dark sides of the opium trade and its influence on the geopolitical events of past centuries. "Opium Monopoly" is a fascinating journey into the world of forbidden things and powerful interests that controlled the fate of millions of people.