TheGreatCoursesPlus - Understanding Imperial China: Dynasties, Life, and Culture Take an inside look at life...
1: Opium, Trade, and War in Imperial China Begin by examining a pervasive symbol of late imperial China: opium. Learn about the history of opium use, the ritual of opium smoking, and the luxurious opium culture of the Chinese elite. Note how opium became inextricably linked with imperial culture, society,...