Echoes of War

Craig and Justin speak about the history and economics behind the Taiping Rebellion, one of the most tragic civil wars to occur and took the lives of an estimated 20-30 million people. Hong Xiuquan, s...

9 Des 202045min

Craig and Justin discuss the history and economics behind the Second Opium War of 1856-1860. Similar to how the Treaty of Versailles caused WW2, the the unequal treaty of Nanking signed after the firs...

17 Nov 202042min

The First Opium War of 1839-1842 was a devastating west meets east story that holds grievances even till this day. By the early 19th century over 90 percent of the Qing Dynasty court and many members ...

1 Nov 202043min

Craig and Justin speak about the episode on the  trade disaster that led to the opium wars of 1839-1842 and 1856-1860. They will look at the economics behind the event and all the research that went i...

2 Okt 202049min

The Taiping Rebellion of 1850 to1864 between the Taiping Rebels of Hong Xuiquan and the Qing Dynasty of China. Here you will hear about every battle that took place such, who the key figures were and ...

2 Okt 202043min

The Second Opium War of 1856-1860 between the British Empire, France and the Qing Dynasty of China. Here you will hear about every battle that took place such, who the key figures were and why the war...

2 Okt 202049min

The first Opium War of 1839-1842 between the British Empire and the Qing Dynasty of China. Here you will hear about every battle that took place such, who the key figures were and why the war ended th...

1 Okt 202045min

The  trade disaster that led to the opium wars of 1839-1842 and 1856-1860. How the exchange of tea, opium and silver led Great Britain and the Qing Dynasty to war. This episode will explain the rigid ...

1 Okt 202024min