These were the 12 biggest empires (by area) ever put together, ranging from vast confederations on the Asian steppes to ...

How did Britain's naval strength, coupled with the beginnings of the industrial revolution, lead to the establishment of a strong global empire ... saw Britain join the ranks of the great imperial ...

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