During its history, Britain invaded the territory of more than 170 countries, equivalent to almost 90% of the world.

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How did Britain's naval strength, coupled with the beginnings of the industrial revolution, lead to the establishment of a strong global empire ... helped redraw the map of the world.

The sun never sets on the British empire.” Variations on the phrase have been used for more than 200 years to describe the ...

An incredible map shows every country invaded by Britain ... referred to as Pax Britannica. In 1912, the British Empire held sway over 412 million people, 23 percent of the global population ...