249. Victorian Narcos: Doomed Envoy to China (Ep 3)
Empire
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This chapter examines Britain's diplomatic mission to the Great Mughal Empire, focusing on Thomas Rowe's ill-fated attempt to impress the Mughal court. It highlights the cultural misunderstandings and failures of early diplomacy, particularly how British gifts were overshadowed by those of the Portuguese.
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