Opium Weakened an Imperial Giant

Opium Weakened an Imperial Giant

Lights Out History by Lights Out History
Jul 5, 2026
01:45:23

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  • In this episode, we explore how the opium trade weakened the Qing dynasty through widespread addiction, economic disruption, and foreign intervention. We explain how these events reshaped China's history and contributed to the empire's long decline.