249. Victorian Narcos: Doomed Envoy to China (Ep 3)
Empire
The Qing Emperor and the Dawn of Conflict
This chapter explores the reign of the Qing emperor from 1735 to 1796, highlighting his Manchu heritage and the military successes of his era. It sets the stage for the complex events leading to the Opium Wars while emphasizing the significance of interactions among the great powers of the time.
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