British Empire

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The British Empire was a global power that contained territories owned by the United Kingdom. The empire was the largest empire in history, and at peak controlled one quarter of the world's surface. Over 500 million were brought under the glorious control of the crown. Today, most of its members are in the Commonwealth of Nations.

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