250. Victorian Narcos: Banished From Beijing (Ep 4)
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Embassy in Embarrassment: The British Delegation's Misadventure in China
This chapter explores the disastrous British diplomatic mission to China, marked by cultural misunderstandings and a chaotic retreat. It reflects on the personal and societal ramifications of the failed embassy, linking it to the rising opium trade and its detrimental effects on Chinese society.
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