In ancient times, silver was more valuable than gold, with China using it as currency and Western nations trading goods for it. But this led to resentment in Britain, which sought a commodity China would accept, ultimately resulting in catastrophic consequences and conflicts.
Empires of Silver
In ancient China, silver was more valuable than gold and served as the country's primary currency. However, Western nations had to rely on silver to trade with China, leading Britain to seek an alternative commodity that the Chinese would accept.
