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The Opium Wars: everything you wanted to know

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CHAPTER

The Complexities of the Opium Wars

This chapter examines the moral debates in Britain surrounding the Opium Wars, highlighting the divided opinions between proponents and opponents of the conflict. It also illustrates the skewed power dynamics favoring Britain and the symbolic consequences that led to an exploitative relationship with China.

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