248. Victorian Narcos: Sex, Drugs, & The Opium Agency (Ep 2)
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The Rise of Opium Trade and Its Impact on China
This chapter explores the transition of the opium trade from India to China in the 19th century, emphasizing the role of private merchants like Jardine Matheson. It sets the groundwork for understanding the economic consequences of this trade, particularly the movement of silver from China to the West.
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