The british empire (1 janv. 1918 – 1 janv. 1948)

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The British Empire, encompassing dominions, colonies, protectorates, and other territories under British rule, originated in the late 16th century with England's overseas possessions. By 1913, it governed over 412 million people, 23% of the world's population at the time, and spanned 35.5 million km2 by 1920, making up 24% of the Earth's land area. The empire's extensive influence is evident in global legal, linguistic, and cultural legacies. During its peak, it was the largest empire in history and a leading global power for a century.

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