British Empire
A worldwide system of dependences – colonies, protectorates, and other territories – that over a span of three centuries was brought under the sovereignty of the crown of Great Britain and the administration of the British government The policy of granting or recognizing significant degrees of self-government by dependencies led to the development by the 20th century of the notion of “the British Commonwealth Because of its insularity the maritime trade has always played an important role...
Domenii: Engleza, Istorie Universala
