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 did nothing wrong
Yikes it appears the Brits are pretty terrible folks. But you know, history is written by the winners.
It’s not shocking that the British empire was a terrible force of terror
The pre-nazi fascist empire.
Racist were so triggered at the thumbnail. Reality hurts doesn’t it?
The British Empire got invade in my country Malaysia back then in 1771-1941 1945-1957
Why are you making a video about the British empire…
Do one on the Muslim/African slave trade
Even tho Churchill starved all those Indians we British still call him a hero.. how sad
we even put him on our currancy #WarCriminal
If only the Brits would admit their guilt to everyone like the good ol’ USA.
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