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Episode Synopsis
History in Brief: The show where we take key moments from history and break them down into clear, concise overviews. Whether you studied this before and just want a refresher, or are hearing about it for the first time, join me as we review some of the most important events in humanity's history.Today, we're looking at the Opium Wars. These wars were fought between China and Britain in the 19th century, driven by trade imbalances, economic interests, and the clash of empires. But why did Britain go to war over a drug? How did these conflicts shape modern China? And what lessons can we learn from them today? That’s what we’ll explore in this episode.
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