253. Victorian Narcos: Drug Dealers Lead Britain to War (Ep 7)
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The Brutality of the Opium War and Its Historical Reflections
This chapter explores the grim realities of the Opium War, contrasting British military dominance with the fragility of the Qing forces. It includes British officers' reflections on the brutal nature of the conflict and recommends two books that offer a Chinese perspective on this historical event.
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