247. Victorian Narcos: Tea Starts A Drug War (Ep 1)
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The Opium Wars: Unraveling Britain's Drug Trade with China
This chapter examines the complex interplay between Britain's opium trade and tea consumption in the 19th century, revealing how Britain's conflict with China was driven by drug commerce. It also highlights the cultural and economic impacts of tea in Britain and the resulting geopolitical consequences for China.
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