The British Empire was the largest global empire in history, spanning from the late 16th century until 1997. At its peak in the early 20th century, it covered nearly a quarter of the Earth's total land area and ruled over 400 million people. Key Eras • First Empire (16th–18th Centuries): Focused on North American settlements, West India sugar plantations, and early trade routes run by the East India Company. It lost its primary American colonies during the American Revolution (1775–1783). • Seco
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The British Empire was the largest global empire in history, spanning from the late 16th century until 1997. At its peak in the early 20th century, it covered nearly a quarter of the Earth's total land area and ruled over 400 million people. Key Eras • First Empire (16th–18th Centuries): Focused on North American settlements, West India sugar plantations, and early trade routes run by the East India Company. It lost its primary American colonies during the American Revolution (1775–1783). • Seco
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