EPISODE · May 1, 2025 · 26 MIN
Smoke and Gunpowder: The First Opium War
from The Tangent Tapes · host The Tangent Tapes Podcast
On this episode of The Tangent Tapes, we break down how tea, trade, and opium lit the fuse on a global power shift. What started as a dispute between Britain and China over narcotics turned into a cannon fire and colonization. Join us as we unpack the First Opium War-its shady deals, explosive battles, and lasting impact on the world stage.
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