250. Victorian Narcos: Banished From Beijing (Ep 4)
Empire
Cultural Clashes at the Imperial Court
This chapter explores the arrival of the British ambassador at the Qing emperor's summer kingdom, illustrating the stark contrast between expectations and the demands of Chinese diplomatic protocol. It highlights the challenges of cultural negotiation and the complexities faced by foreign representatives in imperial China.
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