Empires of Silver

Name: Empires of Silver
Released: 2019-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Peter Egan

Tv-programma · Documentaire · Avontuur

A look at how the silver trade influenced the history of the world, beginning the global economy and linking China to the European empires and the Americas.

2019 · 58m

Met Peter Egan

Regisseur Michael Burke, Graeme Hart

AFLEVERING 1

The Silver Rush

China grows in wealth from tax reform and trade with silver boosting its economy, however as the 19th century approaches, Great Britain rises to challenge China.
AFLEVERING 2

The China Trade

China becomes the greatest economic and cultural power in the world; Emperor Qianlong rules over the empire for over 50 years, which extends from the Himalayas to the Yellow Sea.
AFLEVERING 3

A Clash of Empires

The extraordinary story of how silver shaped the history of the world, from the 16th century to the present day.