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Opium Wars: How Sassoons Seized a Dark Opportunity

Discover the shocking story of the Opium Wars and how the Sassoon family seized a dark opportunity to build their business empire. The Opium Wars were a series of conflicts between China and Western powers, including Britain, France, and the United States, that were sparked by China's attempts to restrict the importation of opium. The Sassoons, a wealthy Jewish family from Baghdad, saw an opportunity to capitalize on the lucrative opium trade and played a significant role in the conflicts. In this video, we'll explore the history of the Opium Wars and the Sassoons' involvement, and examine the lasting impact of their actions on global trade and politics. From the rise of the Sassoon family to their eventual decline, we'll delve into the fascinating and often disturbing story of how they seized a dark opportunity and built a business empire on the back of the opium trade.