251. Victorian Narcos: Flooding China With Indian Opium (Ep 5)
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Captive Wealth: The Opium Trade Experience
This chapter explores the paradox of foreign traders confined in luxurious yet restrictive compounds in China during the opium trade's height. It highlights the economic dynamics enforced by the British East India Company and the struggles of Indian farmers coerced into opium cultivation. Through personal anecdotes and historical analysis, the narrative reveals the complexities and consequences of this illicit trade on both local communities and the colonial economy.
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