British Empire

Global empire comprising dominions, colonies, and mandates ruled by the United Kingdom.

Core Principles & Analysis

• Covered a quarter of the world's land and population at its 1920 peak.
• Abolished the slave trade in 1807 and slavery across the empire in 1833.
• Postwar decolonization culminated in the handover of Hong Kong in 1997.

Specifications & Metrics

• ERA: 1583 AD – 1997 AD
• REGION: Global