The Opium Wars: everything you wanted to know
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Emperor Daoguang and the Opium Dilemma
This chapter explores Emperor Daoguang's response to the opium crisis in 1830s China, highlighting the economic and moral complexities that surrounded the issue. It details the emperor's alignment with Confucian values as he appointed an official to combat the opium trade, setting the stage for escalating tensions with British traders.
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