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Amitav Ghosh - How the Opium Trade Shaped Capitalism

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The Opium Trade in India and Its Impact

This chapter explores the opium trade in India during the 19th century, discussing its integration into the futures markets and its impact on indigenous merchants. It draws a parallel between the opium trade and our current energy crisis, highlighting the power of energy corporations and the potential for change.

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