| How Britain Made the Modern World

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Empire (2003) offers a compelling overview of the highs and lows of the British Empire, from its late-to-the-game beginnings in the seventeenth century, to its ultimate collapse in the twentieth century. Through the many disgraces and unparalleled achievements, you'll learn how Great Britain came to control close to a quarter of the world, and how we're still coming to terms with this legacy.