Empires of Silver
Discover how the silver trade kick-started the global economy, connecting China to the European empires and the Americas starting in the 16th century.
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Episode Title:Empires of Silver
Episode 1. Duration 58 minutes
China's demand for silver started when the King of Spain's silver supply met the Emperor of China's tax demands, linking them in a new global network.
Episode Title:Empires of Silver
Episode 2. Duration 58 minutes
Modern China is the second-largest economy in the world, soon to be number one. But this isn't anything new for China, which has always been an economic powerhouse.
Episode Title:Empires of Silver
Episode 3. Duration 58 minutes
When Britain got their hands on Hong Kong over 175 years ago, at first they didn't see the potential. But now modern Hong Kong is one of the most vibrant cities in the world and a financial hub for China and Asia.