Empires of Silver
2018 2h 55mDocumentary, History
7.48.0
In 3 episodes it is explained how silver was at one times worth more than gold. China used silver as their currency and the west had to pay in silver for Chinese goods. This angered the British and sought a commodity that the Chinese would buy. China did not covet any goods that the west had, except one. This led to a calamity in China and led to wars.
