We celebrate the Declaration of Independence as the “opening act” for a series of “main events” that that laid the foundation ...

At the height of the British Empire, ... In 1957, a British colonial governor informed his superiors in London that “violent shock” was the only way to break down hard-core adherents, ...

During the early years of the British Empire, 13 colonies in North America were established by the British. These colonies went to war against Britain in 1775 to achieve their freedom, declaring ...

The British Empire was once the largest empire in history, controlling vast territories across every continent. ... and governments across its colonies and the legacy that remains to this day.

During the 18th century, the two crossed to become the more familiar plum pudding – a steamed pudding packed with the ...

10. The triumphant empire: thunder-clouds gather in the west, 1763-1766 -- v. 11. The rumbling of the coming storm, 1766-1770 -- v. 12. Britain sails into the storm, 1770-1779 -- v. 13. The triumphant ...

Trade became triangulated during the mid-1600s between the British Empire, its colonies, and foreign markets. This fostered the development of the slave trade by England in many colonies ...

Hill Station: architecture and the altitudes of Empire, curated by Ed Lawrenson and Killian O' Dochartaigh, explores the ...

LONDON. April 30.—The banquet given at the Hotel Cecil this evening by the British Empire League in honor of the colonial troops in South Africa and of the Australian Federation Delegates ...

A BRITISH EMPIRE FLAG.; A Design Is Preparing for a New Ensign to Give the Colonies Representation. Share full article. From The London Express. Feb. 9, 1902; ...