252. Victorian Narcos: Selling Drugs To The Queen (Ep 6)
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Diplomacy and Conflict: The Opium Ultimatum
This chapter examines a critical moment when an ultimatum was issued to Queen Victoria concerning the opium trade, revealing the diplomatic tensions between the Qing Empire and British merchants. It highlights the escalating conflict and threats posed by Chinese officials to local merchants, depicting the precariousness of colonial relations in the face of rising tensions.
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