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Bookmark or Share- British Empire | History, Countries, Map, Size, & Facts | BritannicaBritish Empire, a worldwide system of dependencies — colonies, protectorates, and other territories—that over a span of some three centuries was brought under the sovereignty of the crown of Great Britain and the administration of the British government.
- The British Empire: An overview of empire and colonisation - Our HistoryThe British Empire was a global phenomenon that spanned over three centuries, establishing the United Kingdom as a dominant world power. It comprised numerous territories and regions across the globe, ultimately shaping the political, economic, and social landscapes of the modern world.
- British Empire - WorldAtlasThe British Empire was the largest empire in human history. It consisted of the colonial possessions of what is now the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The UK’s imperial expansion began in the early 17 th century.
- What was the British Empire? - BBC BitesizeThe British Empire began in the late 1500s under Queen Elizabeth I. By 1913 the empire had grown to rule over 400 million people, making it the largest empire in history.
- British Empire Timeline - Encyclopedia BritannicaTimeline of major events in the history of the British Empire. This worldwide system of dependencies—colonies, protectorates, and other territories—was brought under the sovereignty of the crown of Great Britain and the administration of the British government over a span of some three centuries.
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