The History Society

Rule Britannia: The Ethical Empire?


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The sun never set on the British Empire. But was it beneficial to those who lived in it? And how did it positively influence the world today?

Nicholas Woode-Smith takes us on a journey from the Empire's humble pirate beginnings to its role in ending slavery and genocide.

Works Mentioned:

  • Empire, Niall Ferguson
  • War of the World, Niall Ferguson
  • History of the English People, Paul Johnson
  • Empire (BBC Documentary), Jeremy Paxman
  • Intro and Outro Music:

    Fearless First by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/


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