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Follow along as History Point will share stories of conflict, epic adventure, and personal inspiration from events throughout world history. Whether discussing the Opium Wars or putting the man on the moon, History Point will deliver a narrative story that reflect mankind's experiences across the a…

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    Opium Wars: Acquisition – East India Company and the Raj of India Part 2: Ep 04 Opium Wars: Acquisition - East India Company and the Raj of India Part 2: Ep 04

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2017 135:59


    We wrap up the story of the East India Company in India as the next installment of the Opium Wars series.  A global war between Britain and France pulls the merchant companies into a battle over the supremacy and conquest of India.  The Mughal Empire is struggling to maintain their dominance.  Ambition and greed will lead to the ultimate betrayal. Carnatic Wars Joseph Dupleix Robert Clive Seige of Arcot Black Hole of Calcutta Battle of Plassey Siraj Ud-Daulah Map of India Map of India Fort St George on the Coromandel Coast. East India Company Ships in Fort William, Calcutta Joseph Dupleix defense of the Siege of Pondicherry against English forces Artist depiction of Peacock Throne when Dehli was sacked by Nadir Shah from Persia in 1739 Battle of Plassey Map of Battle of Plassey Representation of Armor War Elephant Muhammad Ali Khan - Nawab of Arcot The East Offering its Riches to Britannia by Roma Spiridone

    Opium Wars: Acquisition – East India Company and the Raj of India Part 1: Ep 03 Opium Wars: Acquisition - East India Company and the India Raj Part 1: Ep03

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2017 37:39


    History Point presents  the next installment in the Opium Wars history podcast series.  The East India Company is forced out of the Indonesian spice trade by the Dutch after the Ambonya Massacre.  With only a handful of ships and nearly bankrupt, the East India Company set their sights on the lucrative trade of India. Map of India:  Mughal Empire East India Company Coat of Arms Battle of Suvali

    Opium Wars: Conquest and Surrender – Legacy of Zheng He Ep02 Opium Wars: Conquest and Surrender - Legacy of Zheng He Ep02

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2017 30:07


    We wrap up the story of Zheng He as he prepares to set sail with the Treasure Fleet on his first voyage.  Zheng He will encounter pirates, go to war with treacherous kings, extract tribute, and bring peace and order to the ocean and seas.  Emperor Yongle completes his vision of a new capital with the building of the Forbidden City.  Follow along at History Point shares the story of how the British Empire brought down China through the destructive trade of the opium. Ming Dynasty Giraffe with Attendant     Zheng He Treasure Ship Voyages     Forbidden City as Depicted in Ming Dynasty Painting

    Opium Wars: Conquest and Surrender – Zheng He and the Treasure Voyages Ep01 Opium Wars: Conquest and Surrender - Zheng He and the Treasure Voyages Ep01

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2017 52:02


    After a long 4 year civil war to take the throne to rule China.  Emperor Yongle commands his long time trusted advisor, Zheng He, to lead the largest wooden naval fleet that the world had ever seen in order to demonstrate the power and might of the Ming Dynasty.  Follow along as History Point delivers the powerful story of how Britain brought down the great empire of China through the destructive trade of opium. Zheng He     Emperor Yongle    

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