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The importance of language for Chinese workers in Imperial Russia
10:28 - 15:11 (04:43)
In Imperial Russia, the ability to speak Russian was a valuable asset for Chinese workers looking to advance themselves. This allowed them to secure positions as foremen and even gain control over land, as was the case with British colonizers in China.
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John's mother is kicked out of her house due to financial problems and is sold to a grain merchant for some millet.
10:28 - 11:29 (01:00)
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John's mother is kicked out of her house due to financial problems and is sold to a grain merchant for some millet. She disappears for 20 years, but eventually gets a happy ending.
ChapterThe importance of language for Chinese workers in Imperial Russia
EpisodePart One: The Well Hung Warlord Who Tried to Conquer China
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Language plays a crucial role in imperialism, as it allows the colonizers to communicate and work with the natives more effectively.
11:29 - 15:11 (03:42)
Summary
Language plays a crucial role in imperialism, as it allows the colonizers to communicate and work with the natives more effectively. These communication skills can also be leveraged for personal success, as demonstrated by a Chinese worker who was able to become a chief foreman and gold miner in Siberia because he was the only Chinese worker to speak Russian.