During its history, Britain invaded the territory of more than 170 countries, equivalent to almost 90% of the world.

By the 18th century, 45,000 Africans are transported annually on British ships. 1700s: Almost half of the slaves coming to North America arrive in Charleston. Many stay in South Carolina to work ...

An incredible map shows every ... But Britain's first colony was Ireland, when they resettled the land with English and Welsh protestants. By the 1800s, it had spread across Asia and Australasia.