Mercantilism and the Colonies of Great Britain
Reviewed by Michael J Boyle Mercantilism is an economic policy designed to increase a nation's wealth through exports, which ...
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What role did the British Empire play in the war?
Great Britain, Germany ... Official portraits of Queen Mary and King George V in 1914. The British Empire was ruled by the Royal Family. It’s the same family that reigns today and the King ...
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Empire and Seapower
How did Britain's naval strength, coupled with the beginnings of the industrial revolution, lead to the establishment of a strong global empire ... the ranks of the great imperial powers.
'Larry beat boxing legends - he deserves a statue'
The family of a heavyweight boxing champion say they hope their campaign to get a statue of him in Leicester will help secure ...
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The Great Game: British Empire vs. Tsarist Russia in Afghanistan
T he British Empire and the Russian Empire engaged in intense competition for control over Central Asia for most of the 19th century. The Great Game, a term for the British plan to safeguard its ...