9. Opium
Opium, both medicinal and recreational, became a significant trade good in Asia by the 18th century. The British Empire’s opium trade with China led to the infamous Opium Wars, forever shaping geopolitics. (history.com)
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Opium, both medicinal and recreational, became a significant trade good in Asia by the 18th century. The British Empire’s opium trade with China led to the infamous Opium Wars, forever shaping geopolitics. (history.com)
