Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
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Europe exploited China for all it had, giving little in return but opium and nationalism. But what if the Century of Humiliation didn’t just weaken China… but shattered it into a dozen rival states?
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Chapter:
00:00 China: The Civilization That Never Stays Broken
03:45 Why the 1860s?
08:35 The Coup That Saved China
10:32 Captain Opium: Civil War
18:34 The Scramble for China
22:20 The Very Idea of China Breaks
30:24 China Is Left for Dead
Go to buyraycon.com/ALTERNATEHISTORYOPEN to get 20% off. Thanks to Raycon for sponsoring!
Europe exploited China for all it had, giving little in return but opium and nationalism. But what if the Century of Humiliation didn’t just weaken China… but shattered it into a dozen rival states?
Become a Channel Member or join the Patreon at patreon.com/c/AlternateHistoryHub
Each month you suggest and vote on exclusive videos + some really cool badges and stuff
Chapter:
00:00 China: The Civilization That Never Stays Broken
03:45 Why the 1860s?
08:35 The Coup That Saved China
10:32 Captain Opium: Civil War
18:34 The Scramble for China
22:20 The Very Idea of China Breaks
30:24 China Is Left for Dead
