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The Opium Fortune: Wealth Merchants and the Shadow of the Opium Trade - E20
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In this episode, we explore the lesser-known aspects of 19th-century wealth accumulation, specifically focusing on families who built their fortunes through the opium trade with China. Often overlooked in history books, these merchants were not merely traders; they played a significant role in an era where global commerce was intertwined with moral ambiguity. I have turned the lights on for you.
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