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British Empire | History, Countries, Map, Size, & Facts | Britannica
WEBSep 9, 2024 · British Empire, a worldwide system of dependencies—colonies, protectorates, and other territories—that over a span of some three centuries was brought under the sovereignty of the crown of Great Britain and the administration of the British government.
United Kingdom | History, Population, Map, Flag, Capital, & Facts ...
WEB1 day ago · United Kingdom, island country located off the northwestern coast of mainland Europe. It comprises the whole of the island of Great Britain—which contains England, Wales, and Scotland—as well as the northern portion …
List of British Monarchs | Kings and Queens of Britain | Britannica
WEBThe United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy, in which the monarch shares power with a constitutionally organized government. The reigning king or queen is the country’s head of state. All political power rests with the prime minister (the head of government) and the cabinet, and the monarch.
Roman Britain | History & Map | Britannica
WEBSep 26, 2024 · Roman Britain, area of the island of Great Britain that was under Roman rule from the conquest of Claudius in 43 CE to the withdrawal of imperial authority by Honorius in 410 CE. Learn about the Roman system of roads and fortifications in Britain, Roman civil administration, and Romano-British art in this article.
History, Editions, & Facts - Encyclopaedia Britannica
WEBThe following account sketches the development of the Encyclopædia Britannica from its Scottish beginnings to its established position as a major English-language work of reference with editorial offices in Chicago and thousands of contributors worldwide.
British Isles | Definition, Countries, Map, & Facts | Britannica
WEBSep 29, 2024 · British Isles, group of islands off the northwestern coast of Europe. The group consists of two main islands, Great Britain and Ireland, and numerous smaller islands and island groups, including the Hebrides, the Shetland Islands, the Orkney Islands, the Isles of Scilly, and the Isle of Man.
British Empire summary | Britannica
WEBBritish Empire, Worldwide system of dependencies—colonies, protectorates, and other territories—that over a span of three centuries came under the British government.
What’s the Difference Between Great Britain and the United …
WEBThe Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica. The names Great Britain and United Kingdom are often used interchangeably. However, they are not actually synonymous. The reason for the two names, and the difference between them, has …
British Airways PLC | History & Facts | Britannica Money
WEBSep 27, 2024 · British Airways PLC, British air transport company formed in April 1974 in the fusion of British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC, formed in 1939), British European Airways (BEA, formed in 1946), and their associated companies. The company, state-owned from its inception, was privatized in 1987.