The British Empire peaked 100 years ago this month Two new books examine the history and consequences of colonialism. Share. Imperial regalia, looking so 1980s Image: Getty Images.

CNN’s Peter Bergen interviews Harvard University historian Caroline Elkins about the legacy of the British Empire and the future of countries in the Commonwealth, where the British monarch ...

For Al Murray looking back on the legacy of the British Empire required more than just his voice, it needed to include voices from those in the communities oppressed by colonialism in order for ...

Yet “Empireworld” seeks neither to bury the British Empire, nor to praise it. Mr Sanghera is not soliciting guilt or shame, for “history does not care about anyone’s feelings”.

Under the visionary leadership of Emperor Peter the Great (Peter I), the empire expanded immensely, becoming one of the largest in history, with nearly 125.6 million people under its rule. 8. British ...

Explore major battles, declarations, and treaties from 1765–1783. Learn how colonists defeated the British Empire.

The sun will quite literally set on the British Empire for the first time in 200 years. The UK government confirmed yesterday they are handing over its control of the Chagos Islands in the Indian ...