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

The British Empire began in the late 1500s under Queen Elizabeth I. By 1913 the empire had grown to rule over 400 million people, making it the largest empire in history. British government and ...

An incredible map shows every country ... It was the largest empire in history and the main global power, referred to as Pax Britannica. In 1912, the British Empire held sway over 412 million ...