#314 - Qing 45: The Big Squeeze

Great Qing begins to buckle under early 19th c. internal pressures. Unrest first erupts not at the imperial core but along its social and geographic margins. This time, we look at three of the early warning shocks: the Miao frontier rebellions, the rise of Triad networks across t ...  عرض المزيد

In this empire business, you gotta make the opium first. Then when you get the opium, you get the silver. Then when you get the silver, then you get the tea.Time Period Covered:ca. 1760-1839 CEMajor Historical Figures:Qing Empire:The Daoguang Emperor (Minning) [r. 1820–1850]Gover ...  عرض المزيد

Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to receive a detailed summary https://3minbooks.substack.com/ In this compelling episode, we delve into the timeless wisdom found in Sun Tzu's renowned masterpiece, "The Art of War". We unpack its strategic depth, exploring how this ancient text ...  عرض المزيد

During World War Two, the Battle of Stalingrad was one of the most brutal engagements of the entire conflict, and would go on to be one of the bloodiest battles in the history of warfare. Over a course of six months, Soviet forces fought to defend their city against the German Ar ...  عرض المزيد

🎧 Exclusive Extendened Ad-free Audiobook Summary, PDF & Infographic / 📝 Show notes (Free Book Summary) / PDF & Infographic / 🎧 Full free audiobook / Sun Tzu’s “The Art of War” teaches that victory is achieved through strategic planning, understanding both yourself and your ene ...  عرض المزيد

In June 1944 Allied armies landed in force in northern France, and the liberation of western Europe began. But, the battle that really sealed Hitler's fate was taking place in the east, as the Red Army prepared an almighty assault against the war-weary Wehrmacht. Speaking to Rob ...  عرض المزيد