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This episode of Ten Minute History (like a documentary, only shorter) covers the birth and rise of the British Empire from the reign of Henry VII all the way to the American Revolution. The first part deals with the Tudors and their response to empire in Spain (as well as the Spanish Armada). The second part deals with England's (and later Britain's) establishment of its own empire in North America and India. It then concludes with the Seven Years' War and the American Revolution.
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Ten Minute History is a series of short, ten minute animated narrative documentaries that are designed as revision refreshers or simple introductions to a topic. Please note that these are not meant to be comprehensive and there's a lot of stuff I couldn't fit into the episodes that I would have liked to. Thank you for watching, though, it's always appreciated.
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- published: 10 Mar 2014
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The History of the British Empire from the birth of Wessex to the end of decolonization.
New Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jq62eClYbwU
- published: 19 Jan 2015
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The British Empire comprised the dominions, colonies, protectorates, mandates and other territories ruled or administered by the United Kingdom. It originated with the overseas possessions and trading posts established by England between the late 16th and early 18th centuries. At its height, it was the largest empire in history and, for over a century, was the foremost global power. By 1922 the British Empire held sway over about 458 million people, one-fifth of the world's population at the time, and covered more than 13,000,000 sq mi 33,670,000 sq km, almost a quarter of the Earth's total land area. As a result, its political, legal, linguistic and cultural legacy is widespread. At the peak of its power, the phrase "the empire on which the sun never sets" was often used to describe the British Empire, because its expanse around the globe meant that the sun was always shining on at least one of its territories.
During the Age of Discovery in the 15th and 16th centuries, Portugal and Spain pioneered European exploration of the globe, and in the process established large overseas empires. Envious of the great wealth these empires generated, England, France, and the Netherlands began to establish colonies and trade networks of their own in the Americas and Asia. A series of wars in the 17th and 18th centuries with the Netherlands and France left England and then, following union between England and Scotland in 1707, Great Britain the dominant colonial power in North America and India.
The independence of the Thirteen Colonies in North America in 1783 after the American War of Independence caused Britain to lose some of its oldest and most populous colonies. British attention soon turned towards Asia, Africa, and the Pacific. After the defeat of France in the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars 1792–1815, Britain emerged as the principal naval and imperial power of the 19th century with London the largest city in the world from about 1830. Unchallenged at sea, British dominance was later described as Pax Britannica "British Peace", a period of relative peace in Europe and the world 1815–1914 during which the British Empire became the global hegemon and adopted the role of global policeman. In the early 19th century, the Industrial Revolution began to transform Britain; by the time of the Great Exhibition in 1851 the country was described as the "workshop of the world". The British Empire expanded to include India, large parts of Africa and many other territories throughout the world. Alongside the formal control it exerted over its own colonies, British dominance of much of world trade meant that it effectively controlled the economies of many regions, such as Asia and Latin America. Domestically, political attitudes favoured free trade and laissez-faire policies and a gradual widening of the voting franchise. During this century, the population increased at a dramatic rate, accompanied by rapid urbanisation, causing significant social and economic stresses. To seek new markets and sources of raw materials, the Conservative Party under Benjamin Disraeli launched a period of imperialist expansion in Egypt, South Africa, and elsewhere. Canada, Australia, and New Zealand became self-governing dominions.
By the start of the 20th century, Germany and the United States challenged Britain's economic lead. Subsequent military and economic tensions between Britain and Germany were major causes of the First World War, during which Britain relied heavily upon its empire. The conflict placed enormous strain on the military, financial and manpower resources of Britain. Although the British Empire achieved its largest territorial extent immediately after World War I, Britain was no longer the world's pre-eminent industrial or military power. In the Second World War, Britain's colonies in South-East Asia were occupied by Imperial Japan. Despite the final victory of Britain and its allies, the damage to British prestige helped to accelerate the decline of the empire. India, Britain's most valuable and populous possession, achieved independence as part of a larger decolonisation movement in which Britain granted independence to most territories of the empire. The transfer of Hong Kong to China in 1997 marked for many the end of the British Empire. Fourteen overseas territories remain under British sovereignty. After independence, many former British colonies joined the Commonwealth of Nations, a free association of independent states. The United Kingdom is now one of 16 Commonwealth nations, a grouping known informally as the Commonwealth realms, that share one monarch—Queen Elizabeth II.
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The British Empire was the largest Empire to have ever existed in our history. So what would things look like if the empire reunited today?
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- published: 25 Dec 2016
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In which John Green teaches you about European Imperialism in the 19th century. European powers started to create colonial empires way back in the 16th century, but businesses really took off in the 19th century, especially in Asia and Africa. During the 1800s, European powers carved out spheres of influence in China, India, and pretty much all of Africa. While all of the major (and some minor) powers in Europe participated in this new imperialism, England was by far the most dominant, once able to claim that the "sun never set on the British Empire." Also, they went to war for the right to continue to sell opium to the people of China. Twice. John will teach you how these empires managed to leverage the advances of the Industrial Revolution to build vast, wealth-generating empires. As it turns out, improved medicine, steam engines, and better guns were crucial in the 19th century conquests. Also, the willingness to exploit and abuse the people and resources of so-called "primitive" nations was very helpful in the whole enterprise.
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Documentary about the origins of the British empire in the 17th century and how its foundations were laid, not by a grand political strategy but by British pirates, especially in the Caribbean. The British economic style of reinvesting in places like Jamaica led to commercial success as its raw materials – sugar, tobacco and coffee – were in huge demand back at home in Britain.
Seventeenth-century India was a rich nation, producing a quarter of the world's output, so it is no surprise that the major nations fought over it. The British won the seven-year war with France over supremacy in the colonies, thanks to its superior warships and much stronger finances, which left Britain as the controlling force in India.
We get a glimpse of how the British lived in India, the central role played by the East India Company, and how a commercial base developed into political control.
- published: 06 Nov 2016
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See how a kingdom on an isle managed to conquer nearly a quarter of the world after centuries of seafaring, trade, and conquest. This video includes England, the UK, the British Empire, and the Commonwealth of Nations.
- published: 23 Sep 2017
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This episode of Ten Minute History (like a documentary, only shorter) covers the growth of the British Empire after the American Revolution all the way to its end with the handover of Hong Kong. The first half deals with the Pax Britannica and British global hegemony through the Sepoy mutiny. The second half deals with the apex of the empire after World War One and its subsequent decline and fall.
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The British Empire began with the creation of overseas colonies in the 16th century and stretched right up to the latter half of the 20th century. At its peak in the early 1920s, it controlled 23% of the world’s surface and 458 million people. Its power and influence was hugely impressive, but what was the human cost of such a sprawling empire?
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British Empire
The British Empire comprised the dominions, colonies, protectorates, mandates and other territories ruled or administered by the United Kingdom. It originated with the overseas possessions and trading posts established by England between the late 16th and early 18th centuries. At its height, it was the largest empire in history and, for over a century, was the foremost global power. By 1922 the British Empire held sway over about 458 million people, one-fifth of the world's population at the time, and covered more than 13,000,000 sq mi (33,670,000 km2), almost a quarter of the Earth's total land area. As a result, its political, legal, linguistic and cultural legacy is widespread. At the peak of its power, the phrase "the empire on which the sun never sets" was often used to describe the British Empire, because its expanse around the globe meant that the sun was always shining on at least one of its territories.
During the Age of Discovery in the 15th and 16th centuries, Portugal and Spain pioneered European exploration of the globe, and in the process established large overseas empires. Envious of the great wealth these empires generated, England, France, and the Netherlands began to establish colonies and trade networks of their own in the Americas and Asia. A series of wars in the 17th and 18th centuries with the Netherlands and France left England (and then, following union between England and Scotland in 1707, Great Britain) the dominant colonial power in North America and India.
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British
British may refer to:
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- Kingdom of Great Britain (1707-1800)
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (1801-1922)
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- Britishness, the British identity and common culture
- Common Brittonic, an ancient language
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Empire
An empire is defined as "an aggregate of nations or people ruled over by an emperor or other powerful sovereign or government, usually a territory of greater extent than a kingdom, as the former British Empire, French Empire, Spanish Empire, Russian Empire, Byzantine Empire or Roman Empire." An empire can be made solely of contiguous territories such as the Austro-Hungarian Empire, or of territories far remote from the homeland, such as a colonial empire.
Aside from the more formal usage, the term "empire" can also be used to refer to a large-scale business enterprise (e.g. a transnational corporation), a political organisation controlled by a single individual (a political boss) or a group (political bosses). The term "empire" is associated with other words such as imperialism, colonialism, and globalization. Empire is often used to describe a displeasure to overpowering situations. The effects of imperialism exist throughout the world today.
An imperial political structure can be established and maintained in two ways: (i) as a territorial empire of direct conquest and control with force or (ii) as a coercive, hegemonic empire of indirect conquest and control with power. The former method provides greater tribute and direct political control, yet limits further expansion because it absorbs military forces to fixed garrisons. The latter method provides less tribute and indirect control, but avails military forces for further expansion. Territorial empires (e.g., the Mongol Empire and Median Empire) tend to be contiguous areas. The term, on occasion, has been applied to maritime empires or thalassocracies, (e.g., the Athenian and British empires) with looser structures and more scattered territories. Empires are usually larger than kingdoms.
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19th century
The 19th century (1 January 1801 – 31 December 1900) was the century marked by the collapse of the Spanish, First and Second French, Chinese,Holy Roman and Mughal empires. This paved the way for the growing influence of the British Empire, the Russian Empire, the United States, the German Empire, the Second French Colonial Empire and the Empire of Japan, with the British boasting unchallenged dominance after 1815. After the defeat of the French Empire and its allies in the Napoleonic Wars, the British and Russian empires expanded greatly, becoming the world's leading powers. The Russian Empire expanded in central and far eastern Asia. The British Empire grew rapidly in the first half of the century, especially with the expansion of vast territories in Canada, Australia, South Africa and heavily populated India, and in the last two decades of the century in Africa. By the end of the century, the British Empire controlled a fifth of the world's land and one quarter of the world's population. During the post Napoleonic era it enforced what became known as the Pax Britannica, which helped trade.
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10:00Ten Minute History - The Early British Empire (Short Documentary)
Ten Minute History - The Early British Empire (Short Documentary)Ten Minute History - The Early British Empire (Short Documentary)
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=4973164 This episode of Ten Minute History (like a documentary, only shorter) covers the birth and rise of the British Empire from the reign of Henry VII all the way to the American Revolution. The first part deals with the Tudors and their response to empire in Spain (as well as the Spanish Armada). The second part deals with England's (and later Britain's) establishment of its own empire in North America and India. It then concludes with the Seven Years' War and the American Revolution. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Ten Minute History is a series of short, ten minute animated narrative documentaries that are designed as revision refreshers or simple introductions to a topic. Please note that these are not meant to be comprehensive and there's a lot of stuff I couldn't fit into the episodes that I would have liked to. Thank you for watching, though, it's always appreciated. -
49:02The Great British Empire Ruled 1/3 - FULL DOCUMENTARY
The Great British Empire Ruled 1/3 - FULL DOCUMENTARYThe Great British Empire Ruled 1/3 - FULL DOCUMENTARY
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9:51Rise and Fall of the British Empire
Rise and Fall of the British EmpireRise and Fall of the British Empire
The History of the British Empire from the birth of Wessex to the end of decolonization. New Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jq62eClYbwU -
3:10The History Of The British Empire
The History Of The British EmpireThe History Of The British Empire
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44:30History of the British Empire - Full Documentary
History of the British Empire - Full DocumentaryHistory of the British Empire - Full Documentary
The British Empire comprised the dominions, colonies, protectorates, mandates and other territories ruled or administered by the United Kingdom. It originated with the overseas possessions and trading posts established by England between the late 16th and early 18th centuries. At its height, it was the largest empire in history and, for over a century, was the foremost global power. By 1922 the British Empire held sway over about 458 million people, one-fifth of the world's population at the time, and covered more than 13,000,000 sq mi 33,670,000 sq km, almost a quarter of the Earth's total land area. As a result, its political, legal, linguistic and cultural legacy is widespread. At the peak of its power, the phrase "the empire on which the sun never sets" was often used to describe the British Empire, because its expanse around the globe meant that the sun was always shining on at least one of its territories. During the Age of Discovery in the 15th and 16th centuries, Portugal and Spain pioneered European exploration of the globe, and in the process established large overseas empires. Envious of the great wealth these empires generated, England, France, and the Netherlands began to establish colonies and trade networks of their own in the Americas and Asia. A series of wars in the 17th and 18th centuries with the Netherlands and France left England and then, following union between England and Scotland in 1707, Great Britain the dominant colonial power in North America and India. The independence of the Thirteen Colonies in North America in 1783 after the American War of Independence caused Britain to lose some of its oldest and most populous colonies. British attention soon turned towards Asia, Africa, and the Pacific. After the defeat of France in the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars 1792–1815, Britain emerged as the principal naval and imperial power of the 19th century with London the largest city in the world from about 1830. Unchallenged at sea, British dominance was later described as Pax Britannica "British Peace", a period of relative peace in Europe and the world 1815–1914 during which the British Empire became the global hegemon and adopted the role of global policeman. In the early 19th century, the Industrial Revolution began to transform Britain; by the time of the Great Exhibition in 1851 the country was described as the "workshop of the world". The British Empire expanded to include India, large parts of Africa and many other territories throughout the world. Alongside the formal control it exerted over its own colonies, British dominance of much of world trade meant that it effectively controlled the economies of many regions, such as Asia and Latin America. Domestically, political attitudes favoured free trade and laissez-faire policies and a gradual widening of the voting franchise. During this century, the population increased at a dramatic rate, accompanied by rapid urbanisation, causing significant social and economic stresses. To seek new markets and sources of raw materials, the Conservative Party under Benjamin Disraeli launched a period of imperialist expansion in Egypt, South Africa, and elsewhere. Canada, Australia, and New Zealand became self-governing dominions. By the start of the 20th century, Germany and the United States challenged Britain's economic lead. Subsequent military and economic tensions between Britain and Germany were major causes of the First World War, during which Britain relied heavily upon its empire. The conflict placed enormous strain on the military, financial and manpower resources of Britain. Although the British Empire achieved its largest territorial extent immediately after World War I, Britain was no longer the world's pre-eminent industrial or military power. In the Second World War, Britain's colonies in South-East Asia were occupied by Imperial Japan. Despite the final victory of Britain and its allies, the damage to British prestige helped to accelerate the decline of the empire. India, Britain's most valuable and populous possession, achieved independence as part of a larger decolonisation movement in which Britain granted independence to most territories of the empire. The transfer of Hong Kong to China in 1997 marked for many the end of the British Empire. Fourteen overseas territories remain under British sovereignty. After independence, many former British colonies joined the Commonwealth of Nations, a free association of independent states. The United Kingdom is now one of 16 Commonwealth nations, a grouping known informally as the Commonwealth realms, that share one monarch—Queen Elizabeth II. Please Like, Comment and Subscribe for regular updates and fun! -
5:52What if the British Empire Reunited Today?
What if the British Empire Reunited Today?What if the British Empire Reunited Today?
The British Empire was the largest Empire to have ever existed in our history. So what would things look like if the empire reunited today? Support RealLifeLore on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/RealLifeLore Music is by Ross Bugden, check out his channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQKGLOK2FqmVgVwYferltKQ Song used is "Olympus" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnmglWHoVrk Please Subscribe: http://bit.ly/2dB7VTO Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealLifeLore/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RealLifeLore1 Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/RealLifeLore/ Special Thanks to Matthew Wild for contributions put towards research with this video. Videos explaining things. Mostly over topics like history, geography, economics and science. We believe that the world is a wonderfully fascinating place, and you can find wonder anywhere you look. That is what our videos attempt to convey. Currently, we try our best to release one video every two weeks. Bear with us :) Business Email: thereallifelore@gmail.com -
13:46Imperialism: Crash Course World History #35
Imperialism: Crash Course World History #35Imperialism: Crash Course World History #35
In which John Green teaches you about European Imperialism in the 19th century. European powers started to create colonial empires way back in the 16th century, but businesses really took off in the 19th century, especially in Asia and Africa. During the 1800s, European powers carved out spheres of influence in China, India, and pretty much all of Africa. While all of the major (and some minor) powers in Europe participated in this new imperialism, England was by far the most dominant, once able to claim that the "sun never set on the British Empire." Also, they went to war for the right to continue to sell opium to the people of China. Twice. John will teach you how these empires managed to leverage the advances of the Industrial Revolution to build vast, wealth-generating empires. As it turns out, improved medicine, steam engines, and better guns were crucial in the 19th century conquests. Also, the willingness to exploit and abuse the people and resources of so-called "primitive" nations was very helpful in the whole enterprise. Crash Course World History is now available on DVD! http://store.dftba.com/products/crashcourse-world-history-the-complete-series-dvd-set Follow us! @thecrashcourse @realjohngreen @raoulmeyer @crashcoursestan @saysdanica @thoughtbubbler Like us! http://www.facebook.com/youtubecrashcourse Follow us again! http://thecrashcourse.tumblr.com Support Crash Course on Patreon: http://patreon.com/crashcourse -
48:20Empire How Britain Made the Modern World - Why Britain ep 1/6 HD
Empire How Britain Made the Modern World - Why Britain ep 1/6 HDEmpire How Britain Made the Modern World - Why Britain ep 1/6 HD
Documentary about the origins of the British empire in the 17th century and how its foundations were laid, not by a grand political strategy but by British pirates, especially in the Caribbean. The British economic style of reinvesting in places like Jamaica led to commercial success as its raw materials – sugar, tobacco and coffee – were in huge demand back at home in Britain. Seventeenth-century India was a rich nation, producing a quarter of the world's output, so it is no surprise that the major nations fought over it. The British won the seven-year war with France over supremacy in the colonies, thanks to its superior warships and much stronger finances, which left Britain as the controlling force in India. We get a glimpse of how the British lived in India, the central role played by the East India Company, and how a commercial base developed into political control. -
4:02The History of England and the United Kingdom: Every Year
The History of England and the United Kingdom: Every YearThe History of England and the United Kingdom: Every Year
See how a kingdom on an isle managed to conquer nearly a quarter of the world after centuries of seafaring, trade, and conquest. This video includes England, the UK, the British Empire, and the Commonwealth of Nations. -
10:00Ten Minute History - The Late British Empire (Short Documentary)
Ten Minute History - The Late British Empire (Short Documentary)Ten Minute History - The Late British Empire (Short Documentary)
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=4973164 This episode of Ten Minute History (like a documentary, only shorter) covers the growth of the British Empire after the American Revolution all the way to its end with the handover of Hong Kong. The first half deals with the Pax Britannica and British global hegemony through the Sepoy mutiny. The second half deals with the apex of the empire after World War One and its subsequent decline and fall. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Ten Minute History is a series of short, ten minute animated narrative documentaries that are designed as revision refreshers or simple introductions to a topic. Please note that these are not meant to be comprehensive and there's a lot of stuff I couldn't fit into the episodes that I would have liked to. Thank you for watching, though, it's always appreciated. -
10:0210 Shocking Facts About The British Empire
10 Shocking Facts About The British Empire10 Shocking Facts About The British Empire
The British Empire began with the creation of overseas colonies in the 16th century and stretched right up to the latter half of the 20th century. At its peak in the early 1920s, it controlled 23% of the world’s surface and 458 million people. Its power and influence was hugely impressive, but what was the human cost of such a sprawling empire? Join Alltime 10s to find out. Click to Subscribe.. http://bit.ly/WTVC4x Check out the best of Alltime10s - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLec1lxRhYOzt2qqqnFBIpUm63wr5yhLF6 Where else to find All Time 10s... Facebook: http://ow.ly/3FNFR Twitter: http://ow.ly/3FNMk -
59:17BBC Empire Episode 1: A Taste for Power
BBC Empire Episode 1: A Taste for PowerBBC Empire Episode 1: A Taste for Power
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11:05What if the British Empire Never Existed?
What if the British Empire Never Existed?What if the British Empire Never Existed?
Click here to get 10% discount off your DNA kit!: http://www.ancestry.com/althistory. The sun never set on the British Empire. But what if it never rose? What if the British didn’t conquer the land they did, particularly in North America. What would we see from this? Here is one scenario. Music by Holfix: https://www.youtube.com/user/holfix Twitter: https://twitter.com/AltHistoryHub Special thanks to AncestryDNA for sponsoring this video. -
9:35How The British Empire Fell/Collapsed!
How The British Empire Fell/Collapsed!How The British Empire Fell/Collapsed!
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5:25If You Live in Freedom, Thank the British Empire
If You Live in Freedom, Thank the British EmpireIf You Live in Freedom, Thank the British Empire
Was the British Empire a good or bad thing for the world? To put it another way, is freedom a good or bad thing for the world? Historian and author H.W. Crocker III explains why we may want to rethink the British Empire's bad rap. Donate today to PragerU! http://l.prageru.com/2eB2p0h Have you taken the pledge for school choice? Click here! https://www.schoolchoicenow.com Get PragerU bonus content for free! https://www.prageru.com/bonus-content Download Pragerpedia on your iPhone or Android! Thousands of sources and facts at your fingertips. iPhone: http://l.prageru.com/2dlsnbG Android: http://l.prageru.com/2dlsS5e Join Prager United to get new swag every quarter, exclusive early access to our videos, and an annual TownHall phone call with Dennis Prager! http://l.prageru.com/2c9n6ys Join PragerU's text list to have these videos, free merchandise giveaways and breaking announcements sent directly to your phone! https://optin.mobiniti.com/prageru Do you shop on Amazon? Click https://smile.amazon.com and a percentage of every Amazon purchase will be donated to PragerU. Same great products. Same low price. Shopping made meaningful. VISIT PragerU! https://www.prageru.com FOLLOW us! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/prageru Twitter: https://twitter.com/prageru Instagram: https://instagram.com/prageru/ PragerU is on Snapchat! JOIN PragerFORCE! For Students: http://l.prageru.com/2aozfkP JOIN our Educators Network! http://l.prageru.com/2aoz2y9 Script: Over the last 400 years, what power has done the most to spread the ideals of limited government, an independent judiciary, certain inalienable rights, and free markets? That power would be the British Empire. It was Britain that gave these ideals to the United States. It was the British Empire, the largest empire the world has ever known, which made these ideals global aspirations. It was the British Empire, along with America, that defended these ideals in two colossal world wars. Freedom was an Englishman’s right—and wherever he went, he took that right with him. Whether he was an English colonist in America, governing himself through a locally-elected assembly; or an English adventurer, like Sir Stamford Raffles, creating the free-market city-state of Singapore; or an English officer, like T.E. Lawrence, leading Arab tribesmen against the Turks, the British always thought of themselves as liberators, as bringers of freedom. The British believed the final and necessary justification of their empire was a moral one. The British kept the peace; they brought sound, honest administration; and they insisted that basic moral standards were honored. The British did not try to nation-build in the way we think of it now. They were under no illusions about making Arabs or Afghans or Zulus into Englishmen. They were more than content to leave people alone, to let them be themselves, to govern them with the lightest possible hand. In American history, we remember this when we think of the British Empire’s so-called "benign neglect." We can see it throughout the history of the British Empire. Think about the vast territory of the Sudan—it was governed by 140 British civil-servants. Even Gandhi praised the British Empire, paraphrasing Jefferson, saying that he believed that the best government was the government that governed least, and that he found that the British Empire guaranteed his freedom and governed him least of all. In the defense of freedom, the empire drew moral lines. No power did more to abolish slavery and the slave trade in the modern world than did the British Empire. The British treasury spent enormous sums to liberate slaves and compensate slave-owners in the Caribbean. The Royal Navy had, as a primary duty, the eradication of the slave-trade—and, in fact, abolishing the slave trade become a major factor driving the expansion of the British Empire. The British enforced a Pax Britannica, putting down pirates, taming headhunters, and keeping the peace between previously warring tribes and religions. While respecting—and often ruling through—local leaders, the British still insisted on certain Judeo-Christian moral standards. They were not, in that respect, multiculturalists. They had a firm sense of right and wrong. When Sir Charles Napier was confronted by the practice of suttee – widow-burning – in India, he told the Brahmin priests involved that he understood it was their custom. But the British had a custom, too: They hanged men who burned women alive, and their goods were confiscated. So, if the Brahmins insisted on continuing their tradition of widow-burning, then he would insist on following his British tradition of hanging the murderers of widows. Widow-burning in India soon ceased. For the complete script, visit https://www.prageru.com/courses/history/if-you-live-freedom-thank-british-empire -
1:05:31british empire history Documentaries 2016
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At its peak, the British Empire was the largest formal empire that the world had ever known. As such, its power and influence stretched all over the globe; shaping . History of the British Empire | History Documentary Films The historiography of the British Empire refers to the studies, sources, critical methods and . History Of The British Empire - Documentary The British Empire comprised the dominions, colonies, protectorates, mandates and other territories ruled or . Thank you for watching ! If you enjoyed it, like and subscribe please. You can let me know in the comments what is your opinion on the topic of the video. -
7:45The British Empire vs The Roman Empire - Historical Comparison
The British Empire vs The Roman Empire - Historical ComparisonThe British Empire vs The Roman Empire - Historical Comparison
Today we’ll look at two mighty historical empires, in this episode of the Infographics show, The British Empire vs. The Roman Empire. 💚SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/TheInfographicsShow 💚 WEBSITE (You can suggest a topic): http://theinfographicsshow.com SUPPORT US: Patreon.......► https://www.patreon.com/theinfographicsshow CHAT: DISCORD.....►https://discord.gg/theinfographicsshow SOCIAL: Facebook...► https://facebook.com/TheInfographicsShow Instagram..►https://www.instagram.com/theinfographicsshow Twitter........► https://twitter.com/TheInfoShow Subreddit...► http://reddit.com/r/TheInfographicsShow -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sources for this episode: https://pastebin.com/TM0iER0t -
18:57Rise and Fall of the British Empire (v2)
Rise and Fall of the British Empire (v2)Rise and Fall of the British Empire (v2)
The History of England, and later Britain, from the rise of the Heptarchy to the transition from Empire to Commonwealth. Music: Celtic Music - Wolf Blood Fantasy Medieval Music - Dance with Dragons Thomas Bergersen - Ocean Princess Liquid Cinema - Aeterna Brand X Music - Fearless ReallySlowMotion Music - Fearless -
2:27British Empire (1939)
British Empire (1939)British Empire (1939)
Studio. Various shots of the maps and diagrams intercut with people in period costumes in roles of historical figures with voiceover telling a tale of the rise of British Empire. In the introduction there are shots of the map of the world with diagrams showing how much of the world belongs to Britain. Follows a succession of shots and diagrams from the time of King Alfred - ninth century when the Empire was born. More shots and diagrams showing the rise of the Empire through the centuries marking the Elizabethan time as the time of the first colonists. Several shots of busy streets and people walking around with superimposed letters reading India. Several shots of a parade through Canadian city with superimposed letters reading Canada. Several shots of the carnival procession with superimposed letters reading St. Africa. Several shots of a bridge and filled stadium with superimposed letters reading Australia. FILM ID:1268.29 A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT'S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. http://www.britishpathe.tv/ FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT http://www.britishpathe.com/ -
24:36British Empire History by Webster Tarpley
British Empire History by Webster TarpleyBritish Empire History by Webster Tarpley
Webster Tarpley walks through a thousand years of history on InfoWars, regarding the parasites known as the Windsors.
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Ten Minute History - The Early British Empire (Short Documentary)
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=4973164 This episode of Ten Minute History (like a documentary, only shorter) covers the birth and rise of the British Empire from the reign of Henry VII all the way to the American Revolution. The first part deals with the Tudors and their response to empire in Spain (as well as the Spanish Armada). The second part deals with England's (and later Britain's) establishment of its own empire in North America and India. It then concludes with the Seven Years' War and the American Revolution. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Ten Minute History is a series of short, ten minute animated narrative documentaries that are designed as revision refreshers or simple introductions to a topic. Please note tha...
published: 26 Sep 2016 -
The Great British Empire Ruled 1/3 - FULL DOCUMENTARY
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published: 10 Mar 2014 -
Rise and Fall of the British Empire
The History of the British Empire from the birth of Wessex to the end of decolonization. New Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jq62eClYbwU
published: 19 Jan 2015 -
The History Of The British Empire
published: 27 May 2010 -
History of the British Empire - Full Documentary
The British Empire comprised the dominions, colonies, protectorates, mandates and other territories ruled or administered by the United Kingdom. It originated with the overseas possessions and trading posts established by England between the late 16th and early 18th centuries. At its height, it was the largest empire in history and, for over a century, was the foremost global power. By 1922 the British Empire held sway over about 458 million people, one-fifth of the world's population at the time, and covered more than 13,000,000 sq mi 33,670,000 sq km, almost a quarter of the Earth's total land area. As a result, its political, legal, linguistic and cultural legacy is widespread. At the peak of its power, the phrase "the empire on which the sun never sets" was often used to describe the B...
published: 16 Aug 2016 -
What if the British Empire Reunited Today?
The British Empire was the largest Empire to have ever existed in our history. So what would things look like if the empire reunited today? Support RealLifeLore on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/RealLifeLore Music is by Ross Bugden, check out his channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQKGLOK2FqmVgVwYferltKQ Song used is "Olympus" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnmglWHoVrk Please Subscribe: http://bit.ly/2dB7VTO Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealLifeLore/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RealLifeLore1 Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/RealLifeLore/ Special Thanks to Matthew Wild for contributions put towards research with this video. Videos explaining things. Mostly over topics like history, geography, economics and science. We believe that the world...
published: 25 Dec 2016 -
Imperialism: Crash Course World History #35
In which John Green teaches you about European Imperialism in the 19th century. European powers started to create colonial empires way back in the 16th century, but businesses really took off in the 19th century, especially in Asia and Africa. During the 1800s, European powers carved out spheres of influence in China, India, and pretty much all of Africa. While all of the major (and some minor) powers in Europe participated in this new imperialism, England was by far the most dominant, once able to claim that the "sun never set on the British Empire." Also, they went to war for the right to continue to sell opium to the people of China. Twice. John will teach you how these empires managed to leverage the advances of the Industrial Revolution to build vast, wealth-generating empires. As it...
published: 20 Sep 2012 -
Empire How Britain Made the Modern World - Why Britain ep 1/6 HD
Documentary about the origins of the British empire in the 17th century and how its foundations were laid, not by a grand political strategy but by British pirates, especially in the Caribbean. The British economic style of reinvesting in places like Jamaica led to commercial success as its raw materials – sugar, tobacco and coffee – were in huge demand back at home in Britain. Seventeenth-century India was a rich nation, producing a quarter of the world's output, so it is no surprise that the major nations fought over it. The British won the seven-year war with France over supremacy in the colonies, thanks to its superior warships and much stronger finances, which left Britain as the controlling force in India. We get a glimpse of how the British lived in India, the central role played ...
published: 06 Nov 2016 -
The History of England and the United Kingdom: Every Year
See how a kingdom on an isle managed to conquer nearly a quarter of the world after centuries of seafaring, trade, and conquest. This video includes England, the UK, the British Empire, and the Commonwealth of Nations.
published: 23 Sep 2017 -
Ten Minute History - The Late British Empire (Short Documentary)
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=4973164 This episode of Ten Minute History (like a documentary, only shorter) covers the growth of the British Empire after the American Revolution all the way to its end with the handover of Hong Kong. The first half deals with the Pax Britannica and British global hegemony through the Sepoy mutiny. The second half deals with the apex of the empire after World War One and its subsequent decline and fall. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Ten Minute History is a series of short, ten minute animated narrative documentaries that are designed as revision refreshers or simple introductions to a topic. Please note that these are not meant to be comprehensive and there's a lot of stuff I couldn't fit i...
published: 18 Nov 2016 -
10 Shocking Facts About The British Empire
The British Empire began with the creation of overseas colonies in the 16th century and stretched right up to the latter half of the 20th century. At its peak in the early 1920s, it controlled 23% of the world’s surface and 458 million people. Its power and influence was hugely impressive, but what was the human cost of such a sprawling empire? Join Alltime 10s to find out. Click to Subscribe.. http://bit.ly/WTVC4x Check out the best of Alltime10s - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLec1lxRhYOzt2qqqnFBIpUm63wr5yhLF6 Where else to find All Time 10s... Facebook: http://ow.ly/3FNFR Twitter: http://ow.ly/3FNMk
published: 26 Apr 2017 -
BBC Empire Episode 1: A Taste for Power
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published: 23 May 2017 -
What if the British Empire Never Existed?
Click here to get 10% discount off your DNA kit!: http://www.ancestry.com/althistory. The sun never set on the British Empire. But what if it never rose? What if the British didn’t conquer the land they did, particularly in North America. What would we see from this? Here is one scenario. Music by Holfix: https://www.youtube.com/user/holfix Twitter: https://twitter.com/AltHistoryHub Special thanks to AncestryDNA for sponsoring this video.
published: 03 May 2017 -
How The British Empire Fell/Collapsed!
Help us by sharing this video with a friend, thanks! Playlist Here: http://goo.gl/bTq9Ha Subscribe Here: http://goo.gl/RbmA5X Twitter: https://twitter.com/Nutty_History Facebook: https://goo.gl/dMWJkG __ Description: This video shows how the British Empire met its demise following two disastrous world wars for the British and the rise of the USA and Soviet Union. Intro: The British Empire was the largest ever in recorded history; it ruled over nearly a quarter of the world’s land mass and 100’s of millions of people at its peak. Pax Britannia and splendid isolation was the cry during the golden age of Britain’s global rule. __ Music/SFX Credits http://www.freesfx.co.uk/sfx/fire - sfx used https://soundcloud.com/cadrecrimson/nineteen-seventeen-1917 1917 Cadre Crimson https://...
published: 16 Oct 2015 -
If You Live in Freedom, Thank the British Empire
Was the British Empire a good or bad thing for the world? To put it another way, is freedom a good or bad thing for the world? Historian and author H.W. Crocker III explains why we may want to rethink the British Empire's bad rap. Donate today to PragerU! http://l.prageru.com/2eB2p0h Have you taken the pledge for school choice? Click here! https://www.schoolchoicenow.com Get PragerU bonus content for free! https://www.prageru.com/bonus-content Download Pragerpedia on your iPhone or Android! Thousands of sources and facts at your fingertips. iPhone: http://l.prageru.com/2dlsnbG Android: http://l.prageru.com/2dlsS5e Join Prager United to get new swag every quarter, exclusive early access to our videos, and an annual TownHall phone call with Dennis Prager! http://l.prageru.com/2c9n6ys ...
published: 11 Sep 2017 -
british empire history Documentaries 2016
At its peak, the British Empire was the largest formal empire that the world had ever known. As such, its power and influence stretched all over the globe; shaping . History of the British Empire | History Documentary Films The historiography of the British Empire refers to the studies, sources, critical methods and . History Of The British Empire - Documentary The British Empire comprised the dominions, colonies, protectorates, mandates and other territories ruled or . Thank you for watching ! If you enjoyed it, like and subscribe please. You can let me know in the comments what is your opinion on the topic of the video.
published: 19 Jun 2016 -
The British Empire vs The Roman Empire - Historical Comparison
Today we’ll look at two mighty historical empires, in this episode of the Infographics show, The British Empire vs. The Roman Empire. 💚SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/TheInfographicsShow 💚 WEBSITE (You can suggest a topic): http://theinfographicsshow.com SUPPORT US: Patreon.......► https://www.patreon.com/theinfographicsshow CHAT: DISCORD.....►https://discord.gg/theinfographicsshow SOCIAL: Facebook...► https://facebook.com/TheInfographicsShow Instagram..►https://www.instagram.com/theinfographicsshow Twitter........► https://twitter.com/TheInfoShow Subreddit...► http://reddit.com/r/TheInfographicsShow -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sources for this episode: https://pastebin.com/TM0iER0t
published: 14 Aug 2017 -
Rise and Fall of the British Empire (v2)
The History of England, and later Britain, from the rise of the Heptarchy to the transition from Empire to Commonwealth. Music: Celtic Music - Wolf Blood Fantasy Medieval Music - Dance with Dragons Thomas Bergersen - Ocean Princess Liquid Cinema - Aeterna Brand X Music - Fearless ReallySlowMotion Music - Fearless
published: 20 Jan 2015 -
British Empire (1939)
Studio. Various shots of the maps and diagrams intercut with people in period costumes in roles of historical figures with voiceover telling a tale of the rise of British Empire. In the introduction there are shots of the map of the world with diagrams showing how much of the world belongs to Britain. Follows a succession of shots and diagrams from the time of King Alfred - ninth century when the Empire was born. More shots and diagrams showing the rise of the Empire through the centuries marking the Elizabethan time as the time of the first colonists. Several shots of busy streets and people walking around with superimposed letters reading India. Several shots of a parade through Canadian city with superimposed letters reading Canada. Several shots of the carnival procession wi...
published: 13 Apr 2014 -
British Empire History by Webster Tarpley
Webster Tarpley walks through a thousand years of history on InfoWars, regarding the parasites known as the Windsors.
published: 14 Jul 2016
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Ten Minute History - The Early British Empire (Short Documentary)
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- Duration: 10:00
- Updated: 26 Sep 2016
- views: 568105
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This episode of Ten Minute History (like a documentary, only shorter...
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=4973164
This episode of Ten Minute History (like a documentary, only shorter) covers the birth and rise of the British Empire from the reign of Henry VII all the way to the American Revolution. The first part deals with the Tudors and their response to empire in Spain (as well as the Spanish Armada). The second part deals with England's (and later Britain's) establishment of its own empire in North America and India. It then concludes with the Seven Years' War and the American Revolution.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory
Ten Minute History is a series of short, ten minute animated narrative documentaries that are designed as revision refreshers or simple introductions to a topic. Please note that these are not meant to be comprehensive and there's a lot of stuff I couldn't fit into the episodes that I would have liked to. Thank you for watching, though, it's always appreciated.
https://wn.com/Ten_Minute_History_The_Early_British_Empire_(Short_Documentary)
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Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=4973164
This episode of Ten Minute History (like a documentary, only shorter) covers the birth and rise of the British Empire from the reign of Henry VII all the way to the American Revolution. The first part deals with the Tudors and their response to empire in Spain (as well as the Spanish Armada). The second part deals with England's (and later Britain's) establishment of its own empire in North America and India. It then concludes with the Seven Years' War and the American Revolution.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory
Ten Minute History is a series of short, ten minute animated narrative documentaries that are designed as revision refreshers or simple introductions to a topic. Please note that these are not meant to be comprehensive and there's a lot of stuff I couldn't fit into the episodes that I would have liked to. Thank you for watching, though, it's always appreciated.
- published: 26 Sep 2016
- views: 568105
The Great British Empire Ruled 1/3 - FULL DOCUMENTARY
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- Duration: 49:02
- Updated: 10 Mar 2014
- views: 147534
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Rise and Fall of the British Empire
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- Duration: 9:51
- Updated: 19 Jan 2015
- views: 407085
The History of the British Empire from the birth of Wessex to the end of decolonization.
New Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jq62eClYbwU
The History of the British Empire from the birth of Wessex to the end of decolonization.
New Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jq62eClYbwU
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The History of the British Empire from the birth of Wessex to the end of decolonization.
New Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jq62eClYbwU
- published: 19 Jan 2015
- views: 407085
The History Of The British Empire
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 3:10
- Updated: 27 May 2010
- views: 149953
- published: 27 May 2010
- views: 149953
History of the British Empire - Full Documentary
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 44:30
- Updated: 16 Aug 2016
- views: 7271
The British Empire comprised the dominions, colonies, protectorates, mandates and other territories ruled or administered by the United Kingdom. It originated w...
The British Empire comprised the dominions, colonies, protectorates, mandates and other territories ruled or administered by the United Kingdom. It originated with the overseas possessions and trading posts established by England between the late 16th and early 18th centuries. At its height, it was the largest empire in history and, for over a century, was the foremost global power. By 1922 the British Empire held sway over about 458 million people, one-fifth of the world's population at the time, and covered more than 13,000,000 sq mi 33,670,000 sq km, almost a quarter of the Earth's total land area. As a result, its political, legal, linguistic and cultural legacy is widespread. At the peak of its power, the phrase "the empire on which the sun never sets" was often used to describe the British Empire, because its expanse around the globe meant that the sun was always shining on at least one of its territories.
During the Age of Discovery in the 15th and 16th centuries, Portugal and Spain pioneered European exploration of the globe, and in the process established large overseas empires. Envious of the great wealth these empires generated, England, France, and the Netherlands began to establish colonies and trade networks of their own in the Americas and Asia. A series of wars in the 17th and 18th centuries with the Netherlands and France left England and then, following union between England and Scotland in 1707, Great Britain the dominant colonial power in North America and India.
The independence of the Thirteen Colonies in North America in 1783 after the American War of Independence caused Britain to lose some of its oldest and most populous colonies. British attention soon turned towards Asia, Africa, and the Pacific. After the defeat of France in the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars 1792–1815, Britain emerged as the principal naval and imperial power of the 19th century with London the largest city in the world from about 1830. Unchallenged at sea, British dominance was later described as Pax Britannica "British Peace", a period of relative peace in Europe and the world 1815–1914 during which the British Empire became the global hegemon and adopted the role of global policeman. In the early 19th century, the Industrial Revolution began to transform Britain; by the time of the Great Exhibition in 1851 the country was described as the "workshop of the world". The British Empire expanded to include India, large parts of Africa and many other territories throughout the world. Alongside the formal control it exerted over its own colonies, British dominance of much of world trade meant that it effectively controlled the economies of many regions, such as Asia and Latin America. Domestically, political attitudes favoured free trade and laissez-faire policies and a gradual widening of the voting franchise. During this century, the population increased at a dramatic rate, accompanied by rapid urbanisation, causing significant social and economic stresses. To seek new markets and sources of raw materials, the Conservative Party under Benjamin Disraeli launched a period of imperialist expansion in Egypt, South Africa, and elsewhere. Canada, Australia, and New Zealand became self-governing dominions.
By the start of the 20th century, Germany and the United States challenged Britain's economic lead. Subsequent military and economic tensions between Britain and Germany were major causes of the First World War, during which Britain relied heavily upon its empire. The conflict placed enormous strain on the military, financial and manpower resources of Britain. Although the British Empire achieved its largest territorial extent immediately after World War I, Britain was no longer the world's pre-eminent industrial or military power. In the Second World War, Britain's colonies in South-East Asia were occupied by Imperial Japan. Despite the final victory of Britain and its allies, the damage to British prestige helped to accelerate the decline of the empire. India, Britain's most valuable and populous possession, achieved independence as part of a larger decolonisation movement in which Britain granted independence to most territories of the empire. The transfer of Hong Kong to China in 1997 marked for many the end of the British Empire. Fourteen overseas territories remain under British sovereignty. After independence, many former British colonies joined the Commonwealth of Nations, a free association of independent states. The United Kingdom is now one of 16 Commonwealth nations, a grouping known informally as the Commonwealth realms, that share one monarch—Queen Elizabeth II.
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The British Empire comprised the dominions, colonies, protectorates, mandates and other territories ruled or administered by the United Kingdom. It originated with the overseas possessions and trading posts established by England between the late 16th and early 18th centuries. At its height, it was the largest empire in history and, for over a century, was the foremost global power. By 1922 the British Empire held sway over about 458 million people, one-fifth of the world's population at the time, and covered more than 13,000,000 sq mi 33,670,000 sq km, almost a quarter of the Earth's total land area. As a result, its political, legal, linguistic and cultural legacy is widespread. At the peak of its power, the phrase "the empire on which the sun never sets" was often used to describe the British Empire, because its expanse around the globe meant that the sun was always shining on at least one of its territories.
During the Age of Discovery in the 15th and 16th centuries, Portugal and Spain pioneered European exploration of the globe, and in the process established large overseas empires. Envious of the great wealth these empires generated, England, France, and the Netherlands began to establish colonies and trade networks of their own in the Americas and Asia. A series of wars in the 17th and 18th centuries with the Netherlands and France left England and then, following union between England and Scotland in 1707, Great Britain the dominant colonial power in North America and India.
The independence of the Thirteen Colonies in North America in 1783 after the American War of Independence caused Britain to lose some of its oldest and most populous colonies. British attention soon turned towards Asia, Africa, and the Pacific. After the defeat of France in the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars 1792–1815, Britain emerged as the principal naval and imperial power of the 19th century with London the largest city in the world from about 1830. Unchallenged at sea, British dominance was later described as Pax Britannica "British Peace", a period of relative peace in Europe and the world 1815–1914 during which the British Empire became the global hegemon and adopted the role of global policeman. In the early 19th century, the Industrial Revolution began to transform Britain; by the time of the Great Exhibition in 1851 the country was described as the "workshop of the world". The British Empire expanded to include India, large parts of Africa and many other territories throughout the world. Alongside the formal control it exerted over its own colonies, British dominance of much of world trade meant that it effectively controlled the economies of many regions, such as Asia and Latin America. Domestically, political attitudes favoured free trade and laissez-faire policies and a gradual widening of the voting franchise. During this century, the population increased at a dramatic rate, accompanied by rapid urbanisation, causing significant social and economic stresses. To seek new markets and sources of raw materials, the Conservative Party under Benjamin Disraeli launched a period of imperialist expansion in Egypt, South Africa, and elsewhere. Canada, Australia, and New Zealand became self-governing dominions.
By the start of the 20th century, Germany and the United States challenged Britain's economic lead. Subsequent military and economic tensions between Britain and Germany were major causes of the First World War, during which Britain relied heavily upon its empire. The conflict placed enormous strain on the military, financial and manpower resources of Britain. Although the British Empire achieved its largest territorial extent immediately after World War I, Britain was no longer the world's pre-eminent industrial or military power. In the Second World War, Britain's colonies in South-East Asia were occupied by Imperial Japan. Despite the final victory of Britain and its allies, the damage to British prestige helped to accelerate the decline of the empire. India, Britain's most valuable and populous possession, achieved independence as part of a larger decolonisation movement in which Britain granted independence to most territories of the empire. The transfer of Hong Kong to China in 1997 marked for many the end of the British Empire. Fourteen overseas territories remain under British sovereignty. After independence, many former British colonies joined the Commonwealth of Nations, a free association of independent states. The United Kingdom is now one of 16 Commonwealth nations, a grouping known informally as the Commonwealth realms, that share one monarch—Queen Elizabeth II.
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- published: 16 Aug 2016
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What if the British Empire Reunited Today?
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- Duration: 5:52
- Updated: 25 Dec 2016
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The British Empire was the largest Empire to have ever existed in our history. So what would things look like if the empire reunited today?
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- published: 25 Dec 2016
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Imperialism: Crash Course World History #35
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- Duration: 13:46
- Updated: 20 Sep 2012
- views: 2891939
In which John Green teaches you about European Imperialism in the 19th century. European powers started to create colonial empires way back in the 16th century,...
In which John Green teaches you about European Imperialism in the 19th century. European powers started to create colonial empires way back in the 16th century, but businesses really took off in the 19th century, especially in Asia and Africa. During the 1800s, European powers carved out spheres of influence in China, India, and pretty much all of Africa. While all of the major (and some minor) powers in Europe participated in this new imperialism, England was by far the most dominant, once able to claim that the "sun never set on the British Empire." Also, they went to war for the right to continue to sell opium to the people of China. Twice. John will teach you how these empires managed to leverage the advances of the Industrial Revolution to build vast, wealth-generating empires. As it turns out, improved medicine, steam engines, and better guns were crucial in the 19th century conquests. Also, the willingness to exploit and abuse the people and resources of so-called "primitive" nations was very helpful in the whole enterprise.
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In which John Green teaches you about European Imperialism in the 19th century. European powers started to create colonial empires way back in the 16th century, but businesses really took off in the 19th century, especially in Asia and Africa. During the 1800s, European powers carved out spheres of influence in China, India, and pretty much all of Africa. While all of the major (and some minor) powers in Europe participated in this new imperialism, England was by far the most dominant, once able to claim that the "sun never set on the British Empire." Also, they went to war for the right to continue to sell opium to the people of China. Twice. John will teach you how these empires managed to leverage the advances of the Industrial Revolution to build vast, wealth-generating empires. As it turns out, improved medicine, steam engines, and better guns were crucial in the 19th century conquests. Also, the willingness to exploit and abuse the people and resources of so-called "primitive" nations was very helpful in the whole enterprise.
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Empire How Britain Made the Modern World - Why Britain ep 1/6 HD
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- Duration: 48:20
- Updated: 06 Nov 2016
- views: 45206
Documentary about the origins of the British empire in the 17th century and how its foundations were laid, not by a grand political strategy but by British pira...
Documentary about the origins of the British empire in the 17th century and how its foundations were laid, not by a grand political strategy but by British pirates, especially in the Caribbean. The British economic style of reinvesting in places like Jamaica led to commercial success as its raw materials – sugar, tobacco and coffee – were in huge demand back at home in Britain.
Seventeenth-century India was a rich nation, producing a quarter of the world's output, so it is no surprise that the major nations fought over it. The British won the seven-year war with France over supremacy in the colonies, thanks to its superior warships and much stronger finances, which left Britain as the controlling force in India.
We get a glimpse of how the British lived in India, the central role played by the East India Company, and how a commercial base developed into political control.
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Documentary about the origins of the British empire in the 17th century and how its foundations were laid, not by a grand political strategy but by British pirates, especially in the Caribbean. The British economic style of reinvesting in places like Jamaica led to commercial success as its raw materials – sugar, tobacco and coffee – were in huge demand back at home in Britain.
Seventeenth-century India was a rich nation, producing a quarter of the world's output, so it is no surprise that the major nations fought over it. The British won the seven-year war with France over supremacy in the colonies, thanks to its superior warships and much stronger finances, which left Britain as the controlling force in India.
We get a glimpse of how the British lived in India, the central role played by the East India Company, and how a commercial base developed into political control.
- published: 06 Nov 2016
- views: 45206
The History of England and the United Kingdom: Every Year
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- Duration: 4:02
- Updated: 23 Sep 2017
- views: 3164
See how a kingdom on an isle managed to conquer nearly a quarter of the world after centuries of seafaring, trade, and conquest. This video includes England, th...
See how a kingdom on an isle managed to conquer nearly a quarter of the world after centuries of seafaring, trade, and conquest. This video includes England, the UK, the British Empire, and the Commonwealth of Nations.
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See how a kingdom on an isle managed to conquer nearly a quarter of the world after centuries of seafaring, trade, and conquest. This video includes England, the UK, the British Empire, and the Commonwealth of Nations.
- published: 23 Sep 2017
- views: 3164
Ten Minute History - The Late British Empire (Short Documentary)
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- Duration: 10:00
- Updated: 18 Nov 2016
- views: 408376
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This episode of Ten Minute History (like a documentary, only shorter) covers the growth of the British Empire after the American Revolution all the way to its end with the handover of Hong Kong. The first half deals with the Pax Britannica and British global hegemony through the Sepoy mutiny. The second half deals with the apex of the empire after World War One and its subsequent decline and fall.
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Ten Minute History is a series of short, ten minute animated narrative documentaries that are designed as revision refreshers or simple introductions to a topic. Please note that these are not meant to be comprehensive and there's a lot of stuff I couldn't fit into the episodes that I would have liked to. Thank you for watching, though, it's always appreciated.
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This episode of Ten Minute History (like a documentary, only shorter) covers the growth of the British Empire after the American Revolution all the way to its end with the handover of Hong Kong. The first half deals with the Pax Britannica and British global hegemony through the Sepoy mutiny. The second half deals with the apex of the empire after World War One and its subsequent decline and fall.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory
Ten Minute History is a series of short, ten minute animated narrative documentaries that are designed as revision refreshers or simple introductions to a topic. Please note that these are not meant to be comprehensive and there's a lot of stuff I couldn't fit into the episodes that I would have liked to. Thank you for watching, though, it's always appreciated.
- published: 18 Nov 2016
- views: 408376
10 Shocking Facts About The British Empire
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- Duration: 10:02
- Updated: 26 Apr 2017
- views: 405765
The British Empire began with the creation of overseas colonies in the 16th century and stretched right up to the latter half of the 20th century. At its peak i...
The British Empire began with the creation of overseas colonies in the 16th century and stretched right up to the latter half of the 20th century. At its peak in the early 1920s, it controlled 23% of the world’s surface and 458 million people. Its power and influence was hugely impressive, but what was the human cost of such a sprawling empire?
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The British Empire began with the creation of overseas colonies in the 16th century and stretched right up to the latter half of the 20th century. At its peak in the early 1920s, it controlled 23% of the world’s surface and 458 million people. Its power and influence was hugely impressive, but what was the human cost of such a sprawling empire?
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- published: 26 Apr 2017
- views: 405765
BBC Empire Episode 1: A Taste for Power
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- Duration: 59:17
- Updated: 23 May 2017
- views: 195700
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- published: 23 May 2017
- views: 195700
What if the British Empire Never Existed?
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- Duration: 11:05
- Updated: 03 May 2017
- views: 634888
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- published: 03 May 2017
- views: 634888
How The British Empire Fell/Collapsed!
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- Updated: 16 Oct 2015
- views: 350601
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If You Live in Freedom, Thank the British Empire
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- Duration: 5:25
- Updated: 11 Sep 2017
- views: 651802
Was the British Empire a good or bad thing for the world? To put it another way, is freedom a good or bad thing for the world? Historian and author H.W. Crocker...
Was the British Empire a good or bad thing for the world? To put it another way, is freedom a good or bad thing for the world? Historian and author H.W. Crocker III explains why we may want to rethink the British Empire's bad rap.
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Over the last 400 years, what power has done the most to spread the ideals of limited government, an independent judiciary, certain inalienable rights, and free markets?
That power would be the British Empire. It was Britain that gave these ideals to the United States. It was the British Empire, the largest empire the world has ever known, which made these ideals global aspirations.
It was the British Empire, along with America, that defended these ideals in two colossal world wars.
Freedom was an Englishman’s right—and wherever he went, he took that right with him. Whether he was an English colonist in America, governing himself through a locally-elected assembly; or an English adventurer, like Sir Stamford Raffles, creating the free-market city-state of Singapore; or an English officer, like T.E. Lawrence, leading Arab tribesmen against the Turks, the British always thought of themselves as liberators, as bringers of freedom.
The British believed the final and necessary justification of their empire was a moral one. The British kept the peace; they brought sound, honest administration; and they insisted that basic moral standards were honored.
The British did not try to nation-build in the way we think of it now. They were under no illusions about making Arabs or Afghans or Zulus into Englishmen. They were more than content to leave people alone, to let them be themselves, to govern them with the lightest possible hand.
In American history, we remember this when we think of the British Empire’s so-called "benign neglect." We can see it throughout the history of the British Empire. Think about the vast territory of the Sudan—it was governed by 140 British civil-servants. Even Gandhi praised the British Empire, paraphrasing Jefferson, saying that he believed that the best government was the government that governed least, and that he found that the British Empire guaranteed his freedom and governed him least of all.
In the defense of freedom, the empire drew moral lines. No power did more to abolish slavery and the slave trade in the modern world than did the British Empire. The British treasury spent enormous sums to liberate slaves and compensate slave-owners in the Caribbean. The Royal Navy had, as a primary duty, the eradication of the slave-trade—and, in fact, abolishing the slave trade become a major factor driving the expansion of the British Empire.
The British enforced a Pax Britannica, putting down pirates, taming headhunters, and keeping the peace between previously warring tribes and religions. While respecting—and often ruling through—local leaders, the British still insisted on certain Judeo-Christian moral standards. They were not, in that respect, multiculturalists. They had a firm sense of right and wrong. When Sir Charles Napier was confronted by the practice of suttee – widow-burning – in India, he told the Brahmin priests involved that he understood it was their custom. But the British had a custom, too: They hanged men who burned women alive, and their goods were confiscated. So, if the Brahmins insisted on continuing their tradition of widow-burning, then he would insist on following his British tradition of hanging the murderers of widows. Widow-burning in India soon ceased.
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Was the British Empire a good or bad thing for the world? To put it another way, is freedom a good or bad thing for the world? Historian and author H.W. Crocker III explains why we may want to rethink the British Empire's bad rap.
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Over the last 400 years, what power has done the most to spread the ideals of limited government, an independent judiciary, certain inalienable rights, and free markets?
That power would be the British Empire. It was Britain that gave these ideals to the United States. It was the British Empire, the largest empire the world has ever known, which made these ideals global aspirations.
It was the British Empire, along with America, that defended these ideals in two colossal world wars.
Freedom was an Englishman’s right—and wherever he went, he took that right with him. Whether he was an English colonist in America, governing himself through a locally-elected assembly; or an English adventurer, like Sir Stamford Raffles, creating the free-market city-state of Singapore; or an English officer, like T.E. Lawrence, leading Arab tribesmen against the Turks, the British always thought of themselves as liberators, as bringers of freedom.
The British believed the final and necessary justification of their empire was a moral one. The British kept the peace; they brought sound, honest administration; and they insisted that basic moral standards were honored.
The British did not try to nation-build in the way we think of it now. They were under no illusions about making Arabs or Afghans or Zulus into Englishmen. They were more than content to leave people alone, to let them be themselves, to govern them with the lightest possible hand.
In American history, we remember this when we think of the British Empire’s so-called "benign neglect." We can see it throughout the history of the British Empire. Think about the vast territory of the Sudan—it was governed by 140 British civil-servants. Even Gandhi praised the British Empire, paraphrasing Jefferson, saying that he believed that the best government was the government that governed least, and that he found that the British Empire guaranteed his freedom and governed him least of all.
In the defense of freedom, the empire drew moral lines. No power did more to abolish slavery and the slave trade in the modern world than did the British Empire. The British treasury spent enormous sums to liberate slaves and compensate slave-owners in the Caribbean. The Royal Navy had, as a primary duty, the eradication of the slave-trade—and, in fact, abolishing the slave trade become a major factor driving the expansion of the British Empire.
The British enforced a Pax Britannica, putting down pirates, taming headhunters, and keeping the peace between previously warring tribes and religions. While respecting—and often ruling through—local leaders, the British still insisted on certain Judeo-Christian moral standards. They were not, in that respect, multiculturalists. They had a firm sense of right and wrong. When Sir Charles Napier was confronted by the practice of suttee – widow-burning – in India, he told the Brahmin priests involved that he understood it was their custom. But the British had a custom, too: They hanged men who burned women alive, and their goods were confiscated. So, if the Brahmins insisted on continuing their tradition of widow-burning, then he would insist on following his British tradition of hanging the murderers of widows. Widow-burning in India soon ceased.
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- published: 11 Sep 2017
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british empire history Documentaries 2016
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At its peak, the British Empire was the largest formal empire that the world had ever known. As such, its power and influence stretched all over the globe; shap...
At its peak, the British Empire was the largest formal empire that the world had ever known. As such, its power and influence stretched all over the globe; shaping .
History of the British Empire | History Documentary Films The historiography of the British Empire refers to the studies, sources, critical methods and .
History Of The British Empire - Documentary The British Empire comprised the dominions, colonies, protectorates, mandates and other territories ruled or .
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At its peak, the British Empire was the largest formal empire that the world had ever known. As such, its power and influence stretched all over the globe; shaping .
History of the British Empire | History Documentary Films The historiography of the British Empire refers to the studies, sources, critical methods and .
History Of The British Empire - Documentary The British Empire comprised the dominions, colonies, protectorates, mandates and other territories ruled or .
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The British Empire vs The Roman Empire - Historical Comparison
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- Duration: 7:45
- Updated: 14 Aug 2017
- views: 404479
Today we’ll look at two mighty historical empires, in this episode of the Infographics show, The British Empire vs. The Roman Empire.
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Rise and Fall of the British Empire (v2)
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- Duration: 18:57
- Updated: 20 Jan 2015
- views: 193330
The History of England, and later Britain, from the rise of the Heptarchy to the transition from Empire to Commonwealth.
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The History of England, and later Britain, from the rise of the Heptarchy to the transition from Empire to Commonwealth.
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The History of England, and later Britain, from the rise of the Heptarchy to the transition from Empire to Commonwealth.
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Thomas Bergersen - Ocean Princess
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- published: 20 Jan 2015
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British Empire (1939)
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Various shots of the maps and diagrams intercut with people in period costumes in roles of historical figures with voiceover telling a tale of the ri...
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Various shots of the maps and diagrams intercut with people in period costumes in roles of historical figures with voiceover telling a tale of the rise of British Empire. In the introduction there are shots of the map of the world with diagrams showing how much of the world belongs to Britain.
Follows a succession of shots and diagrams from the time of King Alfred - ninth century when the Empire was born. More shots and diagrams showing the rise of the Empire through the centuries marking the Elizabethan time as the time of the first colonists.
Several shots of busy streets and people walking around with superimposed letters reading India. Several shots of a parade through Canadian city with superimposed letters reading Canada. Several shots of the carnival procession with superimposed letters reading St. Africa. Several shots of a bridge and filled stadium with superimposed letters reading Australia.
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Studio.
Various shots of the maps and diagrams intercut with people in period costumes in roles of historical figures with voiceover telling a tale of the rise of British Empire. In the introduction there are shots of the map of the world with diagrams showing how much of the world belongs to Britain.
Follows a succession of shots and diagrams from the time of King Alfred - ninth century when the Empire was born. More shots and diagrams showing the rise of the Empire through the centuries marking the Elizabethan time as the time of the first colonists.
Several shots of busy streets and people walking around with superimposed letters reading India. Several shots of a parade through Canadian city with superimposed letters reading Canada. Several shots of the carnival procession with superimposed letters reading St. Africa. Several shots of a bridge and filled stadium with superimposed letters reading Australia.
FILM ID:1268.29
A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT'S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. http://www.britishpathe.tv/
FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT http://www.britishpathe.com/
- published: 13 Apr 2014
- views: 1081
British Empire History by Webster Tarpley
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- Duration: 24:36
- Updated: 14 Jul 2016
- views: 648
Webster Tarpley walks through a thousand years of history on InfoWars, regarding the parasites known as the Windsors.
Webster Tarpley walks through a thousand years of history on InfoWars, regarding the parasites known as the Windsors.
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Webster Tarpley walks through a thousand years of history on InfoWars, regarding the parasites known as the Windsors.
- published: 14 Jul 2016
- views: 648
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The Great British Empire Ruled 1/3 - FULL DOCUMENTARY
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History of the British Empire - Full Documentary
The British Empire comprised the dominions, colonies, protectorates, mandates and other territories ruled or administered by the United Kingdom. It originated with the overseas possessions and trading posts established by England between the late 16th and early 18th centuries. At its height, it was the largest empire in history and, for over a century, was the foremost global power. By 1922 the British Empire held sway over about 458 million people, one-fifth of the world's population at the time, and covered more than 13,000,000 sq mi 33,670,000 sq km, almost a quarter of the Earth's total land area. As a result, its political, legal, linguistic and cultural legacy is widespread. At the peak of its power, the phrase "the empire on which the sun never sets" was often used to describe the B...
published: 16 Aug 2016 -
Empire How Britain Made the Modern World - Why Britain ep 1/6 HD
Documentary about the origins of the British empire in the 17th century and how its foundations were laid, not by a grand political strategy but by British pirates, especially in the Caribbean. The British economic style of reinvesting in places like Jamaica led to commercial success as its raw materials – sugar, tobacco and coffee – were in huge demand back at home in Britain. Seventeenth-century India was a rich nation, producing a quarter of the world's output, so it is no surprise that the major nations fought over it. The British won the seven-year war with France over supremacy in the colonies, thanks to its superior warships and much stronger finances, which left Britain as the controlling force in India. We get a glimpse of how the British lived in India, the central role played ...
published: 06 Nov 2016 -
BBC Empire Episode 1: A Taste for Power
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At its peak, the British Empire was the largest formal empire that the world had ever known. As such, its power and influence stretched all over the globe; shaping . History of the British Empire | History Documentary Films The historiography of the British Empire refers to the studies, sources, critical methods and . History Of The British Empire - Documentary The British Empire comprised the dominions, colonies, protectorates, mandates and other territories ruled or . Thank you for watching ! If you enjoyed it, like and subscribe please. You can let me know in the comments what is your opinion on the topic of the video.
published: 19 Jun 2016 -
British Empire History by Webster Tarpley
Webster Tarpley walks through a thousand years of history on InfoWars, regarding the parasites known as the Windsors.
published: 14 Jul 2016 -
The British Empire - 600 Years of History - Across the Atlantic - 1492 to 1940s
Atlantic - How finding America was due to the blocking of trade and control in the East and Africa by the 'Muslim Empire' in the 1400s. John Cabot discovered Newfoundland in 1497. Spaniards and Portuguese built empires and created free nations in the New World. This film has been made available courtesy the British Council Film Collection
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आजसेभी सुंदर था भारत , जब ब्रिटिश करते थे राज [ The British Raj ]
आजसेभी सुंदर था भारत , जब ब्रिटिश करते थे राज [ The British Raj ] In 1608, the English East India Company established a settlement at Surat (now in the state of Gujarat), and this became the company's first headquarters town. It was followed in 1611 by a permanent factory at Machilipatnam on the Coromandel Coast, and in 1612 the company joined other already established European trading companies in Bengal.However, following the decline of the Mughal Empire in 1707 by the hands of the Marathas and after the East India Company's victory at the Battle of Plassey in 1757 and Battle of Buxar, both in Bengal 1764, the Company gradually began to formally expand its dominions and collectively call the area India.By the mid-19th century, and after the three Anglo-Maratha Wars the East India Compa...
published: 23 Mar 2017 -
A History of British India | Indian and British Economic Interests | The Great Courses
Learn more about this course and sign up for a FREE trial of The Great Courses Plus here: https://www.TheGreatCoursesPlus.com/show/a_history_of_india?utm_source=US_OnlineVideo&utm;_medium=SocialMediaEditorialYouTube&utm;_campaign=149638 The astonishing narrative of A History of British India sheds new light on a region that is home to nearly a quarter of the planet’s total population, as well as two nuclear powers, the world’s largest democracy, and the second-, third-, and fourth- largest Muslim nations. Shaped by its diverse cultural heritage and by significant historical events, India holds a unique place in world civilization. Perhaps no era is more relevant to our understanding of how present-day India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh came to be than the nearly two centuries of British rule...
published: 30 Jan 2017 -
British Empire 20th Century in Colour: Geographical Height and End (Highlights)
VIDEO TIME TABLE OF CONTENTS (Click on Time Links to Jump to Category) British Empire 1900s-1940s: 1:04 - British Isles 1926 (Life, Imperial Unity, Economy, General Strike) 1:26 - British India 1911: (Delhi Durbar & Indian Terrorism) 5:05 - Indian Nationalism: (British Investment, Civil Service, & Princely States) 7:16 - Holy Land 1920s: (British Palestine, Jerusalem, & Jewish Immigration) 11:22 - British India 1930s: (Life, Gandhi, & Changing British Attitudes) 12:52 - Holy Land 1930s: (Arab Revolt, Jewish Forts, & British Intervention) 15:23 - Britain 1936-8: (King George VI, Empire Day, & Empire Exhibition) 18:03 - Holy Land 1938: (Britain's Change of Position) 20:37 - Dominion of Canada 1939: (British Royal Courting of North America) 22:37 - World War II (Dominion of Australia, Emp...
published: 09 Aug 2012 -
BRITISH EMPIRE IN COLOUR - PART 2
For the most part of 19th and 20th Century, there was little doubt that the most powerful colonial empire of all was the British Empire. British had started their colonial conquest in late 16th century and continued it well into the 20th century. By the year 1922, Britain had colonies on every continent of the world. Britain had dominion over 458 million people which at that time was the one fifth of the global population at that time. Total area under the rule of British was 33,700,000 square kms, approximately a quarter of earths total land area. Such was the prowess of the British empire that it was said that sun never sets in British empire, when one part of the British empire was engulfed in darkness of the night, it would be day in some other British colony. The Jewel in the Britis...
published: 14 Jun 2014 -
The history of british empire 2014
The British Empire comprised the dominions, colonies, protectorates, mandates and other territories ruled or administered by the United Kingdom. It originated with the overseas possessions and trading posts established by England between the late 16th and early 18th centuries. At its height, it was the largest empire in history and, for over a century, was the foremost global power.[1] By 1922 the British Empire held sway over about 458 million people, one-fifth of the world's population at the time.[2] The empire covered more than 33,700,000 km2 (13,012,000 sq mi), almost a quarter of the Earth's total land area.[3][4] As a result, its political, legal, linguistic and cultural legacy is widespread. At the peak of its power, the phrase "the empire on which the sun never sets" was often use...
published: 07 Oct 2014 -
The British Empire in Color (Part 1/3)
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published: 24 Dec 2014 -
How the British managed to rule India.
published: 05 Oct 2015 -
History Of Britain [History Documentary]
History of Britain Life Before the Romans Documentary on BBC Part 1 The Romans arrived in Britain in 55 BC. The Roman Army had been fighting in Gaul . Great Britain, also known as Britain, is an island in the North Atlantic off the north-west coast of continental Europe. With an area of 229848 km2 (88745 sq mi), . BBC Documentary 2015 - The Victorian era of British History (British Empire) The Victorian era of British history (and that of the British Empire) was the period of . The Entire History of the Royals though the ages of the Kings and queens who did ( and still do ) rule England.
published: 12 Jul 2015 -
Should we be proud of the British Empire - BBC The Big Questions - Jagraj Singh
Sikh PA arranged for Jagraj Singh to appear on BBC's The Big Question show where they asked the question: Should we be proud of the British Empire? #bbctbq -- Basics of Sikhi is a project by Everythings 13, an educational charity dedicated to spreading the wisdom of the Sikh Gurus. Please SUPPORT our work www.basicsofsikhi.com/donate Vaheguru Simran in the Intro and Outro is how Sikhs chant Gods name. Its performed by Jagdeep Kaur of www.qi-rattan.com. You can download it for free from www.thekdp.com (Jam 2, track 6 = Waheguru Simran). Follow us online: FB page @ www.facebook.com/Everythings13.BasicsofSikhi Twitter @everythings_13 Periscope @everythings_13 Instagram @basicsofsikhi Soundcloud.com/basicsofsikhi Web: www.basicsofsikhi.com
published: 06 Jul 2016 -
The British Empire In Colour part 1
In his book Late Victorian Holocausts, published in 2001, Mike Davis tells the story of the famines which killed between 12 and 29 million Indians(1). These people were, he demonstrates, murdered by British state policy. When an El Nino drought destituted the farmers of the Deccan plateau in 1876 there was a net surplus of rice and wheat in India. But the viceroy, Lord Lytton, insisted that nothing should prevent its export to England. In 1877 and 1878, at height of the famine, grain merchants exported a record 6.4 million hundredweight of wheat. As the peasants began to starve, government officials were ordered "to discourage relief works in every possible way"(2). The Anti-Charitable Contributions Act of 1877 prohibited "at the pain of imprisonment private relief donations that potentia...
published: 25 Nov 2013 -
BRITISH EMPIRE IN COLOUR - PART 3
For the most part of 19th and 20th Century, there was little doubt that the most powerful colonial empire of all was the British Empire. British had started their colonial conquest in late 16th century and continued it well into the 20th century. By the year 1922, Britain had colonies on every continent of the world. Britain had dominion over 458 million people which at that time was the one fifth of the global population at that time. Total area under the rule of British was 33,700,000 square kms, approximately a quarter of earths total land area. Such was the prowess of the British empire that it was said that sun never sets in British empire, when one part of the British empire was engulfed in darkness of the night, it would be day in some other British colony. The Jewel in the Britis...
published: 14 Jun 2014 -
An Era of Darkness - The True History of the British Empire in India
In 1930, the American historian and philosopher Will Durant wrote that Britain’s ‘conscious and deliberate bleeding of India… [was the] greatest crime in all history’. He was not the only one to denounce the rapacity and cruelty of British rule, and his assessment was not exaggerated. Almost thirty-five million Indians died because of acts of commission and omission by the British—in famines, epidemics, communal riots and wholesale slaughter like the reprisal killings after the 1857 War of Independence and the Amritsar massacre of 1919. Besides the deaths of Indians, British rule impoverished India in a manner that beggars belief. When the East India Company took control of the country, in the chaos that ensued after the collapse of the Mughal empire, India’s share of world GDP was 23 per ...
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History of the British Empire - Full Documentary
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The British Empire comprised the dominions, colonies, protectorates, mandates and other territories ruled or administered by the United Kingdom. It originated w...
The British Empire comprised the dominions, colonies, protectorates, mandates and other territories ruled or administered by the United Kingdom. It originated with the overseas possessions and trading posts established by England between the late 16th and early 18th centuries. At its height, it was the largest empire in history and, for over a century, was the foremost global power. By 1922 the British Empire held sway over about 458 million people, one-fifth of the world's population at the time, and covered more than 13,000,000 sq mi 33,670,000 sq km, almost a quarter of the Earth's total land area. As a result, its political, legal, linguistic and cultural legacy is widespread. At the peak of its power, the phrase "the empire on which the sun never sets" was often used to describe the British Empire, because its expanse around the globe meant that the sun was always shining on at least one of its territories.
During the Age of Discovery in the 15th and 16th centuries, Portugal and Spain pioneered European exploration of the globe, and in the process established large overseas empires. Envious of the great wealth these empires generated, England, France, and the Netherlands began to establish colonies and trade networks of their own in the Americas and Asia. A series of wars in the 17th and 18th centuries with the Netherlands and France left England and then, following union between England and Scotland in 1707, Great Britain the dominant colonial power in North America and India.
The independence of the Thirteen Colonies in North America in 1783 after the American War of Independence caused Britain to lose some of its oldest and most populous colonies. British attention soon turned towards Asia, Africa, and the Pacific. After the defeat of France in the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars 1792–1815, Britain emerged as the principal naval and imperial power of the 19th century with London the largest city in the world from about 1830. Unchallenged at sea, British dominance was later described as Pax Britannica "British Peace", a period of relative peace in Europe and the world 1815–1914 during which the British Empire became the global hegemon and adopted the role of global policeman. In the early 19th century, the Industrial Revolution began to transform Britain; by the time of the Great Exhibition in 1851 the country was described as the "workshop of the world". The British Empire expanded to include India, large parts of Africa and many other territories throughout the world. Alongside the formal control it exerted over its own colonies, British dominance of much of world trade meant that it effectively controlled the economies of many regions, such as Asia and Latin America. Domestically, political attitudes favoured free trade and laissez-faire policies and a gradual widening of the voting franchise. During this century, the population increased at a dramatic rate, accompanied by rapid urbanisation, causing significant social and economic stresses. To seek new markets and sources of raw materials, the Conservative Party under Benjamin Disraeli launched a period of imperialist expansion in Egypt, South Africa, and elsewhere. Canada, Australia, and New Zealand became self-governing dominions.
By the start of the 20th century, Germany and the United States challenged Britain's economic lead. Subsequent military and economic tensions between Britain and Germany were major causes of the First World War, during which Britain relied heavily upon its empire. The conflict placed enormous strain on the military, financial and manpower resources of Britain. Although the British Empire achieved its largest territorial extent immediately after World War I, Britain was no longer the world's pre-eminent industrial or military power. In the Second World War, Britain's colonies in South-East Asia were occupied by Imperial Japan. Despite the final victory of Britain and its allies, the damage to British prestige helped to accelerate the decline of the empire. India, Britain's most valuable and populous possession, achieved independence as part of a larger decolonisation movement in which Britain granted independence to most territories of the empire. The transfer of Hong Kong to China in 1997 marked for many the end of the British Empire. Fourteen overseas territories remain under British sovereignty. After independence, many former British colonies joined the Commonwealth of Nations, a free association of independent states. The United Kingdom is now one of 16 Commonwealth nations, a grouping known informally as the Commonwealth realms, that share one monarch—Queen Elizabeth II.
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The British Empire comprised the dominions, colonies, protectorates, mandates and other territories ruled or administered by the United Kingdom. It originated with the overseas possessions and trading posts established by England between the late 16th and early 18th centuries. At its height, it was the largest empire in history and, for over a century, was the foremost global power. By 1922 the British Empire held sway over about 458 million people, one-fifth of the world's population at the time, and covered more than 13,000,000 sq mi 33,670,000 sq km, almost a quarter of the Earth's total land area. As a result, its political, legal, linguistic and cultural legacy is widespread. At the peak of its power, the phrase "the empire on which the sun never sets" was often used to describe the British Empire, because its expanse around the globe meant that the sun was always shining on at least one of its territories.
During the Age of Discovery in the 15th and 16th centuries, Portugal and Spain pioneered European exploration of the globe, and in the process established large overseas empires. Envious of the great wealth these empires generated, England, France, and the Netherlands began to establish colonies and trade networks of their own in the Americas and Asia. A series of wars in the 17th and 18th centuries with the Netherlands and France left England and then, following union between England and Scotland in 1707, Great Britain the dominant colonial power in North America and India.
The independence of the Thirteen Colonies in North America in 1783 after the American War of Independence caused Britain to lose some of its oldest and most populous colonies. British attention soon turned towards Asia, Africa, and the Pacific. After the defeat of France in the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars 1792–1815, Britain emerged as the principal naval and imperial power of the 19th century with London the largest city in the world from about 1830. Unchallenged at sea, British dominance was later described as Pax Britannica "British Peace", a period of relative peace in Europe and the world 1815–1914 during which the British Empire became the global hegemon and adopted the role of global policeman. In the early 19th century, the Industrial Revolution began to transform Britain; by the time of the Great Exhibition in 1851 the country was described as the "workshop of the world". The British Empire expanded to include India, large parts of Africa and many other territories throughout the world. Alongside the formal control it exerted over its own colonies, British dominance of much of world trade meant that it effectively controlled the economies of many regions, such as Asia and Latin America. Domestically, political attitudes favoured free trade and laissez-faire policies and a gradual widening of the voting franchise. During this century, the population increased at a dramatic rate, accompanied by rapid urbanisation, causing significant social and economic stresses. To seek new markets and sources of raw materials, the Conservative Party under Benjamin Disraeli launched a period of imperialist expansion in Egypt, South Africa, and elsewhere. Canada, Australia, and New Zealand became self-governing dominions.
By the start of the 20th century, Germany and the United States challenged Britain's economic lead. Subsequent military and economic tensions between Britain and Germany were major causes of the First World War, during which Britain relied heavily upon its empire. The conflict placed enormous strain on the military, financial and manpower resources of Britain. Although the British Empire achieved its largest territorial extent immediately after World War I, Britain was no longer the world's pre-eminent industrial or military power. In the Second World War, Britain's colonies in South-East Asia were occupied by Imperial Japan. Despite the final victory of Britain and its allies, the damage to British prestige helped to accelerate the decline of the empire. India, Britain's most valuable and populous possession, achieved independence as part of a larger decolonisation movement in which Britain granted independence to most territories of the empire. The transfer of Hong Kong to China in 1997 marked for many the end of the British Empire. Fourteen overseas territories remain under British sovereignty. After independence, many former British colonies joined the Commonwealth of Nations, a free association of independent states. The United Kingdom is now one of 16 Commonwealth nations, a grouping known informally as the Commonwealth realms, that share one monarch—Queen Elizabeth II.
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Empire How Britain Made the Modern World - Why Britain ep 1/6 HD
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Documentary about the origins of the British empire in the 17th century and how its foundations were laid, not by a grand political strategy but by British pira...
Documentary about the origins of the British empire in the 17th century and how its foundations were laid, not by a grand political strategy but by British pirates, especially in the Caribbean. The British economic style of reinvesting in places like Jamaica led to commercial success as its raw materials – sugar, tobacco and coffee – were in huge demand back at home in Britain.
Seventeenth-century India was a rich nation, producing a quarter of the world's output, so it is no surprise that the major nations fought over it. The British won the seven-year war with France over supremacy in the colonies, thanks to its superior warships and much stronger finances, which left Britain as the controlling force in India.
We get a glimpse of how the British lived in India, the central role played by the East India Company, and how a commercial base developed into political control.
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Documentary about the origins of the British empire in the 17th century and how its foundations were laid, not by a grand political strategy but by British pirates, especially in the Caribbean. The British economic style of reinvesting in places like Jamaica led to commercial success as its raw materials – sugar, tobacco and coffee – were in huge demand back at home in Britain.
Seventeenth-century India was a rich nation, producing a quarter of the world's output, so it is no surprise that the major nations fought over it. The British won the seven-year war with France over supremacy in the colonies, thanks to its superior warships and much stronger finances, which left Britain as the controlling force in India.
We get a glimpse of how the British lived in India, the central role played by the East India Company, and how a commercial base developed into political control.
- published: 06 Nov 2016
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BBC Empire Episode 1: A Taste for Power
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At its peak, the British Empire was the largest formal empire that the world had ever known. As such, its power and influence stretched all over the globe; shap...
At its peak, the British Empire was the largest formal empire that the world had ever known. As such, its power and influence stretched all over the globe; shaping .
History of the British Empire | History Documentary Films The historiography of the British Empire refers to the studies, sources, critical methods and .
History Of The British Empire - Documentary The British Empire comprised the dominions, colonies, protectorates, mandates and other territories ruled or .
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At its peak, the British Empire was the largest formal empire that the world had ever known. As such, its power and influence stretched all over the globe; shaping .
History of the British Empire | History Documentary Films The historiography of the British Empire refers to the studies, sources, critical methods and .
History Of The British Empire - Documentary The British Empire comprised the dominions, colonies, protectorates, mandates and other territories ruled or .
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British Empire History by Webster Tarpley
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Webster Tarpley walks through a thousand years of history on InfoWars, regarding the parasites known as the Windsors.
Webster Tarpley walks through a thousand years of history on InfoWars, regarding the parasites known as the Windsors.
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Webster Tarpley walks through a thousand years of history on InfoWars, regarding the parasites known as the Windsors.
- published: 14 Jul 2016
- views: 648
The British Empire - 600 Years of History - Across the Atlantic - 1492 to 1940s
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Atlantic - How finding America was due to the blocking of trade and control in the East and Africa by the 'Muslim Empire' in the 1400s. John Cabot discovered Ne...
Atlantic - How finding America was due to the blocking of trade and control in the East and Africa by the 'Muslim Empire' in the 1400s. John Cabot discovered Newfoundland in 1497. Spaniards and Portuguese built empires and created free nations in the New World.
This film has been made available courtesy the British Council Film Collection
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Atlantic - How finding America was due to the blocking of trade and control in the East and Africa by the 'Muslim Empire' in the 1400s. John Cabot discovered Newfoundland in 1497. Spaniards and Portuguese built empires and created free nations in the New World.
This film has been made available courtesy the British Council Film Collection
- published: 01 Aug 2014
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The Fall of the British Empire 1 of 3
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A look at how the British Empire fell.
A look at how the British Empire fell.
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आजसेभी सुंदर था भारत , जब ब्रिटिश करते थे राज [ The British Raj ]
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आजसेभी सुंदर था भारत , जब ब्रिटिश करते थे राज [ The British Raj ]
In 1608, the English East India Company established a settlement at Surat (now in the state ...
आजसेभी सुंदर था भारत , जब ब्रिटिश करते थे राज [ The British Raj ]
In 1608, the English East India Company established a settlement at Surat (now in the state of Gujarat), and this became the company's first headquarters town. It was followed in 1611 by a permanent factory at Machilipatnam on the Coromandel Coast, and in 1612 the company joined other already established European trading companies in Bengal.However, following the decline of the Mughal Empire in 1707 by the hands of the Marathas and after the East India Company's victory at the Battle of Plassey in 1757 and Battle of Buxar, both in Bengal 1764, the Company gradually began to formally expand its dominions and collectively call the area India.By the mid-19th century, and after the three Anglo-Maratha Wars the East India Company had become the paramount political and military power in South Asia, its territory held in trust for the British Crown.
Company rule in Bengal, however, ended with the Government of India Act 1858 following the events of the Bengal Rebellion of 1857. From then known as British India, it was thereafter directly ruled by the British Crown as a colonial possession of the United Kingdom, and India was officially known after 1876 as the British Indian Empire.India was divided into British India, regions that were directly administered by the British, with Acts established and passed in British Parliament,and the Princely States, that were ruled by local rulers of different ethnic backgrounds. These rulers were allowed a measure of internal autonomy in exchange for British suzerainty. British India constituted a significant portion of India both in area and population; in 1910, for example, it covered approximately 54% of the area and included over 77% of the population.In addition, there were Portuguese and French exclaves in India. Independence from British rule was achieved in 1947 with the formation of two nations, the Dominions of India and Pakistan, the latter also including East Bengal, present-day Bangladesh.
The term British India also applied to Burma for a shorter time period: starting in 1824, a small part of Burma, and by 1886, almost two thirds of Burma had come under British India.[6] This arrangement lasted until 1937, when Burma commenced being administered as a separate British colony. British India did not apply to other countries in the region, such as Sri Lanka (then Ceylon), which was a British Crown colony, or the Maldive Islands, which were a British protectorate. At its greatest extent, in the early 20th-century, the territory of British India extended as far as the frontiers of Persia in the west; Afghanistan in the northwest; Nepal in the north, Tibet in the northeast; and China, French Indo-China and Siam in the east. It also included the Colony of Aden in the Arabian Peninsula.
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आजसेभी सुंदर था भारत , जब ब्रिटिश करते थे राज [ The British Raj ]
In 1608, the English East India Company established a settlement at Surat (now in the state of Gujarat), and this became the company's first headquarters town. It was followed in 1611 by a permanent factory at Machilipatnam on the Coromandel Coast, and in 1612 the company joined other already established European trading companies in Bengal.However, following the decline of the Mughal Empire in 1707 by the hands of the Marathas and after the East India Company's victory at the Battle of Plassey in 1757 and Battle of Buxar, both in Bengal 1764, the Company gradually began to formally expand its dominions and collectively call the area India.By the mid-19th century, and after the three Anglo-Maratha Wars the East India Company had become the paramount political and military power in South Asia, its territory held in trust for the British Crown.
Company rule in Bengal, however, ended with the Government of India Act 1858 following the events of the Bengal Rebellion of 1857. From then known as British India, it was thereafter directly ruled by the British Crown as a colonial possession of the United Kingdom, and India was officially known after 1876 as the British Indian Empire.India was divided into British India, regions that were directly administered by the British, with Acts established and passed in British Parliament,and the Princely States, that were ruled by local rulers of different ethnic backgrounds. These rulers were allowed a measure of internal autonomy in exchange for British suzerainty. British India constituted a significant portion of India both in area and population; in 1910, for example, it covered approximately 54% of the area and included over 77% of the population.In addition, there were Portuguese and French exclaves in India. Independence from British rule was achieved in 1947 with the formation of two nations, the Dominions of India and Pakistan, the latter also including East Bengal, present-day Bangladesh.
The term British India also applied to Burma for a shorter time period: starting in 1824, a small part of Burma, and by 1886, almost two thirds of Burma had come under British India.[6] This arrangement lasted until 1937, when Burma commenced being administered as a separate British colony. British India did not apply to other countries in the region, such as Sri Lanka (then Ceylon), which was a British Crown colony, or the Maldive Islands, which were a British protectorate. At its greatest extent, in the early 20th-century, the territory of British India extended as far as the frontiers of Persia in the west; Afghanistan in the northwest; Nepal in the north, Tibet in the northeast; and China, French Indo-China and Siam in the east. It also included the Colony of Aden in the Arabian Peninsula.
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- published: 23 Mar 2017
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A History of British India | Indian and British Economic Interests | The Great Courses
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- Duration: 31:36
- Updated: 30 Jan 2017
- views: 10088
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The astonishing narrative of A History of British India sheds new light on a region that is home to nearly a quarter of the planet’s total population, as well as two nuclear powers, the world’s largest democracy, and the second-, third-, and fourth- largest Muslim nations.
Shaped by its diverse cultural heritage and by significant historical events, India holds a unique place in world civilization. Perhaps no era is more relevant to our understanding of how present-day India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh came to be than the nearly two centuries of British rule, beginning in 1757, during which India emerged as the most valuable colony of any empire in history.
In the 24 engrossing lectures of A History of British India, Professor Hayden J. Bellenoit of the U.S. Naval Academy, a highly respected expert on colonial India, leads you on an excursion into the history of British rule of the subcontinent and its repercussions. With a keen focus on the politics and economics of Britain’s rule of India, Professor Bellenoit digs deeply into both the British and the Indian points of view, providing a wealth of insights.
Professor Bellenoit shows the British conquest of India and its governance of the subcontinent to be one of the most compelling, dramatic, and colorful meetings of cultures in all of human history.
You’ll explore:
-how the English East India Company, a commercial trading organization, established a foothold on the subcontinent and took the reins of governance in one of the most unusual political transformations the world has ever seen;
-how the mighty Mughal Empire, builders of the Taj Mahal and longstanding Muslim rulers of large swaths of India, gradually unraveled in the face of British conquest;
-how Britain greatly extended its rule across the subcontinent, built a massive economic machine in India, and ultimately exacted a heavy price from the Indian populace; and
-how India finally achieved independence in 1947, through a remarkable example of resourceful and philosophically sophisticated leadership.
Professor Bellenoit discusses the motives of the British throughout their occupation of India, the moral hypocrisy of the Raj, and the devastating effects of Raj policy on British Indian subjects.
A History of British India offers a revealing look at how the modern nations of India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh emerged from the crucible of the Raj, and it examines the long-term effects of British rule on regional politics, religion, culture, economics, race relations, and more.
This account of the British encounter with India will enlighten your perspectives on European imperialism, world economic history, the specific features of British colonialism, and the rich and dynamic cultures of South Asia.
In this free lecture: Explore how the Indian subcontinent drifted further toward colonialism. Observe how the regionalization of the Mughal Empire compromised the emperor's ability to govern. Take account of India's prominence within the broader global economy, and chart the rise of powerful banking families who played a critical role in the emergence of British rule.
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The astonishing narrative of A History of British India sheds new light on a region that is home to nearly a quarter of the planet’s total population, as well as two nuclear powers, the world’s largest democracy, and the second-, third-, and fourth- largest Muslim nations.
Shaped by its diverse cultural heritage and by significant historical events, India holds a unique place in world civilization. Perhaps no era is more relevant to our understanding of how present-day India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh came to be than the nearly two centuries of British rule, beginning in 1757, during which India emerged as the most valuable colony of any empire in history.
In the 24 engrossing lectures of A History of British India, Professor Hayden J. Bellenoit of the U.S. Naval Academy, a highly respected expert on colonial India, leads you on an excursion into the history of British rule of the subcontinent and its repercussions. With a keen focus on the politics and economics of Britain’s rule of India, Professor Bellenoit digs deeply into both the British and the Indian points of view, providing a wealth of insights.
Professor Bellenoit shows the British conquest of India and its governance of the subcontinent to be one of the most compelling, dramatic, and colorful meetings of cultures in all of human history.
You’ll explore:
-how the English East India Company, a commercial trading organization, established a foothold on the subcontinent and took the reins of governance in one of the most unusual political transformations the world has ever seen;
-how the mighty Mughal Empire, builders of the Taj Mahal and longstanding Muslim rulers of large swaths of India, gradually unraveled in the face of British conquest;
-how Britain greatly extended its rule across the subcontinent, built a massive economic machine in India, and ultimately exacted a heavy price from the Indian populace; and
-how India finally achieved independence in 1947, through a remarkable example of resourceful and philosophically sophisticated leadership.
Professor Bellenoit discusses the motives of the British throughout their occupation of India, the moral hypocrisy of the Raj, and the devastating effects of Raj policy on British Indian subjects.
A History of British India offers a revealing look at how the modern nations of India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh emerged from the crucible of the Raj, and it examines the long-term effects of British rule on regional politics, religion, culture, economics, race relations, and more.
This account of the British encounter with India will enlighten your perspectives on European imperialism, world economic history, the specific features of British colonialism, and the rich and dynamic cultures of South Asia.
In this free lecture: Explore how the Indian subcontinent drifted further toward colonialism. Observe how the regionalization of the Mughal Empire compromised the emperor's ability to govern. Take account of India's prominence within the broader global economy, and chart the rise of powerful banking families who played a critical role in the emergence of British rule.
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- published: 30 Jan 2017
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British Empire 20th Century in Colour: Geographical Height and End (Highlights)
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- Duration: 1:52:15
- Updated: 09 Aug 2012
- views: 236579
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British Empire 1900s-1940s: 1:04
- British Isles 1926 (Life, Imperial Unity, Economy, G...
VIDEO TIME TABLE OF CONTENTS
(Click on Time Links to Jump to Category)
British Empire 1900s-1940s: 1:04
- British Isles 1926 (Life, Imperial Unity, Economy, General Strike) 1:26
- British India 1911: (Delhi Durbar & Indian Terrorism) 5:05
- Indian Nationalism: (British Investment, Civil Service, & Princely States) 7:16
- Holy Land 1920s: (British Palestine, Jerusalem, & Jewish Immigration) 11:22
- British India 1930s: (Life, Gandhi, & Changing British Attitudes) 12:52
- Holy Land 1930s: (Arab Revolt, Jewish Forts, & British Intervention) 15:23
- Britain 1936-8: (King George VI, Empire Day, & Empire Exhibition) 18:03
- Holy Land 1938: (Britain's Change of Position) 20:37
- Dominion of Canada 1939: (British Royal Courting of North America) 22:37
- World War II (Dominion of Australia, Empire Loyalty, USA, & Victory) 24:30
- British India 1940s (British Promise, Indian Divisions, & Partition) 36:19
- British Leave India (Last Departure) 46:45
- Holy Land 1940s (Jewish Revolt,Terrorism, Israel, Israeli-Arab War) 47:46
UK Isles & White Dominions 1950s: 54:27
- Queen Elizabeth II (Coronation, Common Wealth, & Post War Life) 54:49
- British Immigration to White Common Wealth (Canada & Australasia) 57:53
- Malian Emergency (Communist Insurgents & Empire Intervention) 1:03:44
- White Australia (Australian Justification & Responses) 1:06:23
- Canada (Independence and Migration Northward) 1:07:36
British Africa 1950s-60s: 1:08:04
- War Ships of the Line in Mediterranean (Queen Tours Empire) 1:08:26
- Southern Rhodesia (White Settlers, History, and Holdings) 1:09:21
- East Africa (Uganda & Kenya) 1:10:42
- Terror in Kenya (Kenyatta, Mau Mau Cult, & White Settlers) 1:14:48
- End of Malian Emergency (British Victory and Malian Independence) 1:24:21
- African Impatience (Nigeria, Gold Cost, & Britain's African Policy) 1:25:30
- Suez (Canal Falls, African Independence, & Imperial Might Passes) 1:27:34
End of the Empire and Legacy 1960s-2000s: 1:32:53
- Fall of Rhodesia 1960s-70s (UDI, Bush War, & Mugabe) 1:33:15
- Colored Immigration to Britain (Jobs, White Feelings, & Conflict) 1:38:26
- Handover of Hong Kong 1997 (Lights of the Empire Extinguished) 1:44:23
- Conclusions of the Empire (Contributions, Faults, & Aftermath) 1:45:24
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VIDEO TIME TABLE OF CONTENTS
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British Empire 1900s-1940s: 1:04
- British Isles 1926 (Life, Imperial Unity, Economy, General Strike) 1:26
- British India 1911: (Delhi Durbar & Indian Terrorism) 5:05
- Indian Nationalism: (British Investment, Civil Service, & Princely States) 7:16
- Holy Land 1920s: (British Palestine, Jerusalem, & Jewish Immigration) 11:22
- British India 1930s: (Life, Gandhi, & Changing British Attitudes) 12:52
- Holy Land 1930s: (Arab Revolt, Jewish Forts, & British Intervention) 15:23
- Britain 1936-8: (King George VI, Empire Day, & Empire Exhibition) 18:03
- Holy Land 1938: (Britain's Change of Position) 20:37
- Dominion of Canada 1939: (British Royal Courting of North America) 22:37
- World War II (Dominion of Australia, Empire Loyalty, USA, & Victory) 24:30
- British India 1940s (British Promise, Indian Divisions, & Partition) 36:19
- British Leave India (Last Departure) 46:45
- Holy Land 1940s (Jewish Revolt,Terrorism, Israel, Israeli-Arab War) 47:46
UK Isles & White Dominions 1950s: 54:27
- Queen Elizabeth II (Coronation, Common Wealth, & Post War Life) 54:49
- British Immigration to White Common Wealth (Canada & Australasia) 57:53
- Malian Emergency (Communist Insurgents & Empire Intervention) 1:03:44
- White Australia (Australian Justification & Responses) 1:06:23
- Canada (Independence and Migration Northward) 1:07:36
British Africa 1950s-60s: 1:08:04
- War Ships of the Line in Mediterranean (Queen Tours Empire) 1:08:26
- Southern Rhodesia (White Settlers, History, and Holdings) 1:09:21
- East Africa (Uganda & Kenya) 1:10:42
- Terror in Kenya (Kenyatta, Mau Mau Cult, & White Settlers) 1:14:48
- End of Malian Emergency (British Victory and Malian Independence) 1:24:21
- African Impatience (Nigeria, Gold Cost, & Britain's African Policy) 1:25:30
- Suez (Canal Falls, African Independence, & Imperial Might Passes) 1:27:34
End of the Empire and Legacy 1960s-2000s: 1:32:53
- Fall of Rhodesia 1960s-70s (UDI, Bush War, & Mugabe) 1:33:15
- Colored Immigration to Britain (Jobs, White Feelings, & Conflict) 1:38:26
- Handover of Hong Kong 1997 (Lights of the Empire Extinguished) 1:44:23
- Conclusions of the Empire (Contributions, Faults, & Aftermath) 1:45:24
Link to an Alternative View to Multiculturalism and the Future of Britain http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=np4TKwGt6QQ
- published: 09 Aug 2012
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BRITISH EMPIRE IN COLOUR - PART 2
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- Duration: 49:02
- Updated: 14 Jun 2014
- views: 38232
For the most part of 19th and 20th Century, there was little doubt that the most powerful colonial empire of all was the British Empire. British had started the...
For the most part of 19th and 20th Century, there was little doubt that the most powerful colonial empire of all was the British Empire. British had started their colonial conquest in late 16th century and continued it well into the 20th century. By the year 1922, Britain had colonies on every continent of the world. Britain had dominion over 458 million people which at that time was the one fifth of the global population at that time. Total area under the rule of British was 33,700,000 square kms, approximately a quarter of earths total land area. Such was the prowess of the British empire that it was said that sun never sets in British empire, when one part of the British empire was engulfed in darkness of the night, it would be day in some other British colony.
The Jewel in the British Crown, India was the empire's most cherished and most valuable colony. On surface everything looke like it had always looked. Colonial masters were still as colonial as ever and their Indian subjects still as loyal as ever. But after, 200 years of oppression, segregation and discrimination, crack have started to appear. The Jewel had started to crack at the edges.
This three episode series focuses on the three distinct time periods of transformation of British Empire during the 21st Century
EPISODE 1: The rise of British Empire
Britain's rise to the the top of all colonial powers in the world. And on British Empire's most cherished and valued possession, India. But by 1930, Nationalist Independence movement started by Mahatama Gandhi was gaining momentum throughout India and was challenging the Empire.
EPISODE 2: The gradual decline of British Empire.
Britain has lost its prized possession, the jewel in its Crown, India. But loss of India signals the decline of yesterday's colonial Super power. Commonwealth is put to shame by racist citizens of Britain as they oppose the immigration of citizens of British commonwealth nations like India, Pakistan, Jamaica, Barbados and Malaya. The very same people who were living under British Rule in their own country.The Palestine question?
EPISODE 3: End of British Empire:
British Monarchs and Government are embarrassed by the shameful act of racial discrimination by British citizens. And White only policy of Australian Government. Kenyan independence after years of violent civil war. Britain grants independence to Hong Kong, the last British Colony.
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For the most part of 19th and 20th Century, there was little doubt that the most powerful colonial empire of all was the British Empire. British had started their colonial conquest in late 16th century and continued it well into the 20th century. By the year 1922, Britain had colonies on every continent of the world. Britain had dominion over 458 million people which at that time was the one fifth of the global population at that time. Total area under the rule of British was 33,700,000 square kms, approximately a quarter of earths total land area. Such was the prowess of the British empire that it was said that sun never sets in British empire, when one part of the British empire was engulfed in darkness of the night, it would be day in some other British colony.
The Jewel in the British Crown, India was the empire's most cherished and most valuable colony. On surface everything looke like it had always looked. Colonial masters were still as colonial as ever and their Indian subjects still as loyal as ever. But after, 200 years of oppression, segregation and discrimination, crack have started to appear. The Jewel had started to crack at the edges.
This three episode series focuses on the three distinct time periods of transformation of British Empire during the 21st Century
EPISODE 1: The rise of British Empire
Britain's rise to the the top of all colonial powers in the world. And on British Empire's most cherished and valued possession, India. But by 1930, Nationalist Independence movement started by Mahatama Gandhi was gaining momentum throughout India and was challenging the Empire.
EPISODE 2: The gradual decline of British Empire.
Britain has lost its prized possession, the jewel in its Crown, India. But loss of India signals the decline of yesterday's colonial Super power. Commonwealth is put to shame by racist citizens of Britain as they oppose the immigration of citizens of British commonwealth nations like India, Pakistan, Jamaica, Barbados and Malaya. The very same people who were living under British Rule in their own country.The Palestine question?
EPISODE 3: End of British Empire:
British Monarchs and Government are embarrassed by the shameful act of racial discrimination by British citizens. And White only policy of Australian Government. Kenyan independence after years of violent civil war. Britain grants independence to Hong Kong, the last British Colony.
- published: 14 Jun 2014
- views: 38232
The history of british empire 2014
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 39:51
- Updated: 07 Oct 2014
- views: 342
The British Empire comprised the dominions, colonies, protectorates, mandates and other territories ruled or administered by the United Kingdom. It originated w...
The British Empire comprised the dominions, colonies, protectorates, mandates and other territories ruled or administered by the United Kingdom. It originated with the overseas possessions and trading posts established by England between the late 16th and early 18th centuries. At its height, it was the largest empire in history and, for over a century, was the foremost global power.[1] By 1922 the British Empire held sway over about 458 million people, one-fifth of the world's population at the time.[2] The empire covered more than 33,700,000 km2 (13,012,000 sq mi), almost a quarter of the Earth's total land area.[3][4] As a result, its political, legal, linguistic and cultural legacy is widespread. At the peak of its power, the phrase "the empire on which the sun never sets" was often used to describe the British Empire, because its expanse around the globe meant that the sun was always shining on at least one of its territories.
During the Age of Discovery in the 15th and 16th centuries, Portugal and Spain pioneered European exploration of the globe, and in the process established large overseas empires. Envious of the great wealth these empires generated, England, France, and the Netherlands began to establish colonies and trade networks of their own in the Americas and Asia.[5] A series of wars in the 17th and 18th centuries with the Netherlands and France left England (and then, following union between England and Scotland in 1707, Great Britain) the dominant colonial power in North America and India.
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The British Empire comprised the dominions, colonies, protectorates, mandates and other territories ruled or administered by the United Kingdom. It originated with the overseas possessions and trading posts established by England between the late 16th and early 18th centuries. At its height, it was the largest empire in history and, for over a century, was the foremost global power.[1] By 1922 the British Empire held sway over about 458 million people, one-fifth of the world's population at the time.[2] The empire covered more than 33,700,000 km2 (13,012,000 sq mi), almost a quarter of the Earth's total land area.[3][4] As a result, its political, legal, linguistic and cultural legacy is widespread. At the peak of its power, the phrase "the empire on which the sun never sets" was often used to describe the British Empire, because its expanse around the globe meant that the sun was always shining on at least one of its territories.
During the Age of Discovery in the 15th and 16th centuries, Portugal and Spain pioneered European exploration of the globe, and in the process established large overseas empires. Envious of the great wealth these empires generated, England, France, and the Netherlands began to establish colonies and trade networks of their own in the Americas and Asia.[5] A series of wars in the 17th and 18th centuries with the Netherlands and France left England (and then, following union between England and Scotland in 1707, Great Britain) the dominant colonial power in North America and India.
- published: 07 Oct 2014
- views: 342
The British Empire in Color (Part 1/3)
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 39:28
- Updated: 24 Dec 2014
- views: 11061
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- published: 24 Dec 2014
- views: 11061
How the British managed to rule India.
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 24:18
- Updated: 05 Oct 2015
- views: 118685
- published: 05 Oct 2015
- views: 118685
History Of Britain [History Documentary]
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- Duration: 1:27:37
- Updated: 12 Jul 2015
- views: 2404
History of Britain Life Before the Romans Documentary on BBC Part 1 The Romans arrived in Britain in 55 BC. The Roman Army had been fighting in Gaul .
Great ...
History of Britain Life Before the Romans Documentary on BBC Part 1 The Romans arrived in Britain in 55 BC. The Roman Army had been fighting in Gaul .
Great Britain, also known as Britain, is an island in the North Atlantic off the north-west coast of continental Europe. With an area of 229848 km2 (88745 sq mi), .
BBC Documentary 2015 - The Victorian era of British History (British Empire) The Victorian era of British history (and that of the British Empire) was the period of .
The Entire History of the Royals though the ages of the Kings and queens who did ( and still do ) rule England.
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History of Britain Life Before the Romans Documentary on BBC Part 1 The Romans arrived in Britain in 55 BC. The Roman Army had been fighting in Gaul .
Great Britain, also known as Britain, is an island in the North Atlantic off the north-west coast of continental Europe. With an area of 229848 km2 (88745 sq mi), .
BBC Documentary 2015 - The Victorian era of British History (British Empire) The Victorian era of British history (and that of the British Empire) was the period of .
The Entire History of the Royals though the ages of the Kings and queens who did ( and still do ) rule England.
- published: 12 Jul 2015
- views: 2404
Should we be proud of the British Empire - BBC The Big Questions - Jagraj Singh
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- Duration: 59:14
- Updated: 06 Jul 2016
- views: 81853
Sikh PA arranged for Jagraj Singh to appear on BBC's The Big Question show where they asked the question: Should we be proud of the British Empire? #bbctbq
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Sikh PA arranged for Jagraj Singh to appear on BBC's The Big Question show where they asked the question: Should we be proud of the British Empire? #bbctbq
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Vaheguru Simran in the Intro and Outro is how Sikhs chant Gods name. Its performed by Jagdeep Kaur of www.qi-rattan.com. You can download it for free from www.thekdp.com (Jam 2, track 6 = Waheguru Simran).
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Sikh PA arranged for Jagraj Singh to appear on BBC's The Big Question show where they asked the question: Should we be proud of the British Empire? #bbctbq
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Vaheguru Simran in the Intro and Outro is how Sikhs chant Gods name. Its performed by Jagdeep Kaur of www.qi-rattan.com. You can download it for free from www.thekdp.com (Jam 2, track 6 = Waheguru Simran).
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The British Empire In Colour part 1
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- Duration: 49:02
- Updated: 25 Nov 2013
- views: 33491
In his book Late Victorian Holocausts, published in 2001, Mike Davis tells the story of the famines which killed between 12 and 29 million Indians(1). These peo...
In his book Late Victorian Holocausts, published in 2001, Mike Davis tells the story of the famines which killed between 12 and 29 million Indians(1). These people were, he demonstrates, murdered by British state policy.
When an El Nino drought destituted the farmers of the Deccan plateau in 1876 there was a net surplus of rice and wheat in India. But the viceroy, Lord Lytton, insisted that nothing should prevent its export to England. In 1877 and 1878, at height of the famine, grain merchants exported a record 6.4 million hundredweight of wheat. As the peasants began to starve, government officials were ordered "to discourage relief works in every possible way"(2). The Anti-Charitable Contributions Act of 1877 prohibited "at the pain of imprisonment private relief donations that potentially interfered with the market fixing of grain prices." The only relief permitted in most districts was hard labour, from which anyone in an advanced state of starvation was turned away. Within the labour camps, the workers were given less food than the inmates of Buchenwald. In 1877, monthly mortality in the camps equated to an annual death rate of 94%.
As millions died, the imperial government launched "a militarized campaign to collect the tax arrears accumulated during the drought." The money, which ruined those who might otherwise have survived the famine, was used by Lytton to fund his war in Afghanistan. Even in places which had produced a crop surplus, the government's export policies, like Stalin's in the Ukraine, manufactured hunger. In the North-western provinces, Oud and the Punjab, which had brought in record harvests in the preceding three years, at least 1.25m died.
Three recent books -- Britain's Gulag by Caroline Elkins, Histories of the Hanged by David Anderson and Web of Deceit by Mark Curtis -- show how white settlers and British troops suppressed the Mau Mau revolt in Kenya in the 1950s. Thrown off their best land and deprived of political rights, the Kikuyu started to organise -- some of them violently -- against colonial rule. The British responded by driving up to 320,000 of them into concentration camps(3). Most of the remainder -- over a million -- were held in "enclosed villages". Prisoners were questioned with the help of "slicing off ears, boring holes in eardrums, flogging until death, pouring paraffin over suspects who were then set alight, and burning eardrums with lit cigarettes."(4) British soldiers used a "metal castrating instrument" to cut off testicles and fingers. "By the time I cut his balls off," one settler boasted, "he had no ears, and his eyeball, the right one, I think, was hanging out of its socket"(5). The soldiers were told they could shoot anyone they liked "provided they were black"(6). Elkins's evidence suggests that over 100,000 Kikuyu were either killed by the British or died of disease and starvation in the camps. David Anderson documents the hanging of 1090 suspected rebels: far more than the French executed in Algeria(7). Thousands more were summarily executed by soldiers, who claimed they had "failed to halt" when challenged.
These are just two examples of at least twenty such atrocities overseen and organised by the British government or British colonial settlers: they include, for example, the Tasmanian genocide, the use of collective punishment in Malaya, the bombing of villages in Oman, the dirty war in North Yemen, the evacuation of Diego Garcia. Some of them might trigger a vague, brainstem memory in a few thousand readers, but most people would have no idea what I'm talking about. Max Hastings, in the Guardian today, laments our "relative lack of interest in Stalin and Mao's crimes."(8) But at least we are aware that they happened.
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In his book Late Victorian Holocausts, published in 2001, Mike Davis tells the story of the famines which killed between 12 and 29 million Indians(1). These people were, he demonstrates, murdered by British state policy.
When an El Nino drought destituted the farmers of the Deccan plateau in 1876 there was a net surplus of rice and wheat in India. But the viceroy, Lord Lytton, insisted that nothing should prevent its export to England. In 1877 and 1878, at height of the famine, grain merchants exported a record 6.4 million hundredweight of wheat. As the peasants began to starve, government officials were ordered "to discourage relief works in every possible way"(2). The Anti-Charitable Contributions Act of 1877 prohibited "at the pain of imprisonment private relief donations that potentially interfered with the market fixing of grain prices." The only relief permitted in most districts was hard labour, from which anyone in an advanced state of starvation was turned away. Within the labour camps, the workers were given less food than the inmates of Buchenwald. In 1877, monthly mortality in the camps equated to an annual death rate of 94%.
As millions died, the imperial government launched "a militarized campaign to collect the tax arrears accumulated during the drought." The money, which ruined those who might otherwise have survived the famine, was used by Lytton to fund his war in Afghanistan. Even in places which had produced a crop surplus, the government's export policies, like Stalin's in the Ukraine, manufactured hunger. In the North-western provinces, Oud and the Punjab, which had brought in record harvests in the preceding three years, at least 1.25m died.
Three recent books -- Britain's Gulag by Caroline Elkins, Histories of the Hanged by David Anderson and Web of Deceit by Mark Curtis -- show how white settlers and British troops suppressed the Mau Mau revolt in Kenya in the 1950s. Thrown off their best land and deprived of political rights, the Kikuyu started to organise -- some of them violently -- against colonial rule. The British responded by driving up to 320,000 of them into concentration camps(3). Most of the remainder -- over a million -- were held in "enclosed villages". Prisoners were questioned with the help of "slicing off ears, boring holes in eardrums, flogging until death, pouring paraffin over suspects who were then set alight, and burning eardrums with lit cigarettes."(4) British soldiers used a "metal castrating instrument" to cut off testicles and fingers. "By the time I cut his balls off," one settler boasted, "he had no ears, and his eyeball, the right one, I think, was hanging out of its socket"(5). The soldiers were told they could shoot anyone they liked "provided they were black"(6). Elkins's evidence suggests that over 100,000 Kikuyu were either killed by the British or died of disease and starvation in the camps. David Anderson documents the hanging of 1090 suspected rebels: far more than the French executed in Algeria(7). Thousands more were summarily executed by soldiers, who claimed they had "failed to halt" when challenged.
These are just two examples of at least twenty such atrocities overseen and organised by the British government or British colonial settlers: they include, for example, the Tasmanian genocide, the use of collective punishment in Malaya, the bombing of villages in Oman, the dirty war in North Yemen, the evacuation of Diego Garcia. Some of them might trigger a vague, brainstem memory in a few thousand readers, but most people would have no idea what I'm talking about. Max Hastings, in the Guardian today, laments our "relative lack of interest in Stalin and Mao's crimes."(8) But at least we are aware that they happened.
- published: 25 Nov 2013
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BRITISH EMPIRE IN COLOUR - PART 3
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- Duration: 49:05
- Updated: 14 Jun 2014
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For the most part of 19th and 20th Century, there was little doubt that the most powerful colonial empire of all was the British Empire. British had started the...
For the most part of 19th and 20th Century, there was little doubt that the most powerful colonial empire of all was the British Empire. British had started their colonial conquest in late 16th century and continued it well into the 20th century. By the year 1922, Britain had colonies on every continent of the world. Britain had dominion over 458 million people which at that time was the one fifth of the global population at that time. Total area under the rule of British was 33,700,000 square kms, approximately a quarter of earths total land area. Such was the prowess of the British empire that it was said that sun never sets in British empire, when one part of the British empire was engulfed in darkness of the night, it would be day in some other British colony.
The Jewel in the British Crown, India was the empire's most cherished and most valuable colony. On surface everything looke like it had always looked. Colonial masters were still as colonial as ever and their Indian subjects still as loyal as ever. But after, 200 years of oppression, segregation and discrimination, crack have started to appear. The Jewel had started to crack at the edges.
This three episode series focuses on the three distinct time periods of transformation of British Empire during the 21st Century
EPISODE 1: The rise of British Empire
Britain's rise to the the top of all colonial powers in the world. And on British Empire's most cherished and valued possession, India. But by 1930, Nationalist Independence movement started by Mahatama Gandhi was gaining momentum throughout India and was challenging the Empire.
EPISODE 2: The gradual decline of British Empire.
Britain has lost its prized possession, the jewel in its Crown, India. But loss of India signals the decline of yesterday's colonial Super power. Commonwealth is put to shame by racist citizens of Britain as they oppose the immigration of citizens of British commonwealth nations like India, Pakistan, Jamaica, Barbados and Malaya. The very same people who were living under British Rule in their own country.The Palestine question?
EPISODE 3: End of British Empire:
British Monarchs and Government are embarrassed by the shameful act of racial discrimination by British citizens. And White only policy of Australian Government. Kenyan independence after years of violent civil war. Britain grants independence to Hong Kong, the last British Colony.
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For the most part of 19th and 20th Century, there was little doubt that the most powerful colonial empire of all was the British Empire. British had started their colonial conquest in late 16th century and continued it well into the 20th century. By the year 1922, Britain had colonies on every continent of the world. Britain had dominion over 458 million people which at that time was the one fifth of the global population at that time. Total area under the rule of British was 33,700,000 square kms, approximately a quarter of earths total land area. Such was the prowess of the British empire that it was said that sun never sets in British empire, when one part of the British empire was engulfed in darkness of the night, it would be day in some other British colony.
The Jewel in the British Crown, India was the empire's most cherished and most valuable colony. On surface everything looke like it had always looked. Colonial masters were still as colonial as ever and their Indian subjects still as loyal as ever. But after, 200 years of oppression, segregation and discrimination, crack have started to appear. The Jewel had started to crack at the edges.
This three episode series focuses on the three distinct time periods of transformation of British Empire during the 21st Century
EPISODE 1: The rise of British Empire
Britain's rise to the the top of all colonial powers in the world. And on British Empire's most cherished and valued possession, India. But by 1930, Nationalist Independence movement started by Mahatama Gandhi was gaining momentum throughout India and was challenging the Empire.
EPISODE 2: The gradual decline of British Empire.
Britain has lost its prized possession, the jewel in its Crown, India. But loss of India signals the decline of yesterday's colonial Super power. Commonwealth is put to shame by racist citizens of Britain as they oppose the immigration of citizens of British commonwealth nations like India, Pakistan, Jamaica, Barbados and Malaya. The very same people who were living under British Rule in their own country.The Palestine question?
EPISODE 3: End of British Empire:
British Monarchs and Government are embarrassed by the shameful act of racial discrimination by British citizens. And White only policy of Australian Government. Kenyan independence after years of violent civil war. Britain grants independence to Hong Kong, the last British Colony.
- published: 14 Jun 2014
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An Era of Darkness - The True History of the British Empire in India
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- Updated: 10 Feb 2017
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In 1930, the American historian and philosopher Will Durant wrote that Britain’s ‘conscious and deliberate bleeding of India… [was the] greatest crime in all hi...
In 1930, the American historian and philosopher Will Durant wrote that Britain’s ‘conscious and deliberate bleeding of India… [was the] greatest crime in all history’. He was not the only one to denounce the rapacity and cruelty of British rule, and his assessment was not exaggerated. Almost thirty-five million Indians died because of acts of commission and omission by the British—in famines, epidemics, communal riots and wholesale slaughter like the reprisal killings after the 1857 War of Independence and the Amritsar massacre of 1919. Besides the deaths of Indians, British rule impoverished India in a manner that beggars belief. When the East India Company took control of the country, in the chaos that ensued after the collapse of the Mughal empire, India’s share of world GDP was 23 per cent. When the British left it was just above 3 per cent. The British empire in India began with the East India Company, incorporated in 1600, by royal charter of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth I, to trade in silk, spices and other profitable Indian commodities. Within a century and a half, the Company had become a power to reckon with in India. In 1757, under the command of Robert Clive, Company forces defeated the ruling Nawab Siraj-ud-Daula of Bengal at Plassey, through a combination of superior artillery and even more superior chicanery. A few years later, the young and weakened Mughal emperor, Shah Alam II, was browbeaten into issuing an edict that replaced his own revenue officials with the Company’s representatives. Over the next several decades, the East India Company, backed by the British government, extended its control over most of India, ruling with a combination of extortion, double-dealing, and outright corruption backed by violence and superior force. This state of affairs continued until 1857, when large numbers of the Company’s Indian soldiers spearheaded the first major rebellion against colonial rule. After the rebels were defeated, the British Crown took over power and ruled the country ostensibly more benignly until 1947, when India won independence. In this explosive book, bestselling author Shashi Tharoor reveals with acuity, impeccable research, and trademark wit, just how disastrous British rule was for India. Besides examining the many ways in which the colonizers exploited India, ranging from the drain of national resources to Britain, the destruction of the Indian textile, steel-making and shipping industries, and the negative transformation of agriculture, he demolishes the arguments of Western and Indian apologists for Empire on the supposed benefits of British rule, including democracy and political freedom, the rule of law, and the railways. The few unarguable benefits—the English language, tea, and cricket—were never actually intended for the benefit of the colonized but introduced to serve the interests of the colonizers. Brilliantly narrated and passionately argued, An Era of Darkness will serve to correct many misconceptions about one of the most contested periods of Indian history.
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In 1930, the American historian and philosopher Will Durant wrote that Britain’s ‘conscious and deliberate bleeding of India… [was the] greatest crime in all history’. He was not the only one to denounce the rapacity and cruelty of British rule, and his assessment was not exaggerated. Almost thirty-five million Indians died because of acts of commission and omission by the British—in famines, epidemics, communal riots and wholesale slaughter like the reprisal killings after the 1857 War of Independence and the Amritsar massacre of 1919. Besides the deaths of Indians, British rule impoverished India in a manner that beggars belief. When the East India Company took control of the country, in the chaos that ensued after the collapse of the Mughal empire, India’s share of world GDP was 23 per cent. When the British left it was just above 3 per cent. The British empire in India began with the East India Company, incorporated in 1600, by royal charter of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth I, to trade in silk, spices and other profitable Indian commodities. Within a century and a half, the Company had become a power to reckon with in India. In 1757, under the command of Robert Clive, Company forces defeated the ruling Nawab Siraj-ud-Daula of Bengal at Plassey, through a combination of superior artillery and even more superior chicanery. A few years later, the young and weakened Mughal emperor, Shah Alam II, was browbeaten into issuing an edict that replaced his own revenue officials with the Company’s representatives. Over the next several decades, the East India Company, backed by the British government, extended its control over most of India, ruling with a combination of extortion, double-dealing, and outright corruption backed by violence and superior force. This state of affairs continued until 1857, when large numbers of the Company’s Indian soldiers spearheaded the first major rebellion against colonial rule. After the rebels were defeated, the British Crown took over power and ruled the country ostensibly more benignly until 1947, when India won independence. In this explosive book, bestselling author Shashi Tharoor reveals with acuity, impeccable research, and trademark wit, just how disastrous British rule was for India. Besides examining the many ways in which the colonizers exploited India, ranging from the drain of national resources to Britain, the destruction of the Indian textile, steel-making and shipping industries, and the negative transformation of agriculture, he demolishes the arguments of Western and Indian apologists for Empire on the supposed benefits of British rule, including democracy and political freedom, the rule of law, and the railways. The few unarguable benefits—the English language, tea, and cricket—were never actually intended for the benefit of the colonized but introduced to serve the interests of the colonizers. Brilliantly narrated and passionately argued, An Era of Darkness will serve to correct many misconceptions about one of the most contested periods of Indian history.
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Edit Reuters 23 Oct 2017
Oct 23 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the business pages of British newspapers. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy ... ....
Minister: Only way to deal with British Islamic State fighters is to kill them
Edit ITV 23 Oct 2017
A government minister has said the only way to deal with British Islamic State fighters is "in almost every case" to kill them ... "These are people who have essentially moved away from any kind of allegiance towards the British Government,“ Stewart said ... A spokesperson later said Stewart’s remarks were in line with the British government’s stated position....
British businesses call on Chancellor to freeze business rates in November Budget
Edit The Independent 23 Oct 2017
The British Chambers of Commerce, which represents almost 75,000 companies collectively employing almost six million people across the UK, said that the Government needs to act now in ......
PSF sends over 20 entries for British Junior Open
Edit The News International 23 Oct 2017
KARACHI. Pakistan Squash Federation (PSF) has sent the entries of more than 20 junior players for British Junior Open 2018, which is scheduled from January 3-7 ... “We are examining the potential candidates whom the federation can sponsor,” he added. The British Junior Open (BJO) is one of the most prestigious events on the junior squash calendar attracting the best young prospects from around the world ... ....
The North’s opposition to restructuring: It’s déjà vu all over again
Edit Business Day Online 23 Oct 2017
The 1950s was a period of intense agitation for independence in British colonies across Africa ... Of course, the British didn’t want to grant Nigeria self-government, and the North gave them a perfect excuse ... Surely, they wouldn’t want to give credence to the British assumption that, as Denis Judd put it in his book, Empire, “all Africans were savages and unfitted for self-government”....
British police ends armed-hostage situation after five-hour standoff at bowling alley Nuneaton; gunmen arrested
Edit DNA India 23 Oct 2017
British police have arrested a gunman and freed two hostages after a near five-hour stand- off at a bowling alley. The arrest at Bermuda Park leisure park in Nuneaton, central England, came on Sunday after police evacuated the area on being alerted to the gunman at around 2.30pm (local time) ... "I would like to reassure the Nuneaton community that the incident is unconnected to any terrorist activity," he added ... . ....
British newspaper apologizes for cropping out Solange’s braids
Edit New York Daily News 23 Oct 2017
Solange Knowles got the apology she was looking for ... ....
Fight Schedule
Edit Reflector 23 Oct 2017
Oct. 27. At Sport-und-Kongresshalle Schwerin, Schwerin, Germany, Juergen Braehmer vs. Rob Brant, 12, super middleweights (World Boxing Super Series quarterfinals). Oct. 28 ... David Allen, 12, for Thomas’ Commonwealth (British Empire) heavyweight title; Frank Buglioni vs. Callum Johnson, 12, for Buglioni’s British and Johnson’s Commonwealth light heavyweight titles; Dillian Whyte vs ... Nov. 2. At Casino Del Sol, Tuscon, Ariz ... Nov. 4 ... Nov. 10 ... Nov. 11 ... 17....
Gujarat poll dates row: EC denting its own credibility, says Congress
Edit Sify 23 Oct 2017
The Congress Party on Monday said that the Election Commission (EC) has allowed its own credibility to be dented by not announcing the poll dates in Gujarat, while adding that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was not a 'Shahenshah' (Emperor) and India was not his 'Sultanat' (Empire) ... is not his Sultanat (Empire)," Congress leader Anand Sharma told ANI....
Gaming mogul Packer retreats from Japan plans
Edit MENA FN 23 Oct 2017
Tycoon James Packer Monday said plans for gaming empire Crown to expand into the lucrative Japanese market were "off the table" as the company focuses on developing a flagship Syd... ....
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