#322 - Opium War 7: The Throat of the Empire

The war is over. The treaty is signed, sealed, & delivered. Yet though the smoke has cleared, the haze of uncertainty over what - exactly - just happened... lingers on. And that misunderstanding will echo for the next century. While Qiying writes love letters to Pottinger and the ...  Show more

TheKangxi Emperor’s Obsessive Pursuit ofGaldan Khanto the Endsof the EarthPresented: 02/28/2026audio-only cut (this is from my mic pick-up, so the host's audio is low... apologies... I'll replace it with a better final version once it's released!)~20:00 - presentation ~20:00 - au ...  Show more

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 ...  Show more

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 ...  Show more

🎧 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 ...  Show more

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 ...  Show more