How Britain’s Greed for Opium Sparked the Devastating Opium War with China (1839–1842)
The Opium War fought between Britain and China from 1839 to 1842 stands as one of the most consequential clashes of the 19th century, a war that dramatically altered the course of history for both nations. At its core, this conflict was about much more than drugs — it was about trade imbalances, imperial ambitions, … Read more