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Part Two of Christ, Conquest and the MDGs explores the British East India Company’s rise as a dominant trade power, its role in the Opium Wars with China, and the resulting social crises. It connects this historical context to modern development goals, emphasizing a shift from imperial exploitation to humanitarian efforts initiated by Truman’s Point Four Program.
What is the "Britons Never Never" bit about..?
"shall be slaves"
It's the next line in the song.
Ah, thanks. I get it now.
For anyone curious:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rule,_Britannia!