they turned the people they conquered into christians
In 1914, the major empires included the British Empire, which encompassed countries such as Canada, Australia, India, and parts of Africa; the French Empire, which included Algeria, parts of West Africa, and Indochina; the German Empire, comprising Germany and its colonies in Africa and the Pacific; and the Austro-Hungarian Empire, which included modern-day Austria, Hungary, Czech Republic, and parts of the Balkans. Additionally, the Ottoman Empire covered much of Southeast Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa. These empires were characterized by their vast territories and diverse populations at the onset of World War I.
Charlemagne's empire, known as the Carolingian Empire, covered significant parts of Western and Central Europe at its height, including modern-day France, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, the Low Countries, and parts of Italy and Spain. This vast territory encompassed approximately 1.2 million square kilometers. The empire laid the foundation for many European nations, influencing their political and cultural development.
In history itself, the biggest Empire they say was the Mongol Empire, which was supposed to be twice the size of the Roman Empire, then of course, you had the roman Empire, then in more Modern times, you had Napoleons' Empire, and then the British Empire, which was an international empire during the imperialist era. During its peak, had possession of the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Belgium, most of Italy, parts of Germany, parts of France, and colonies in the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Oceania. With the conquest of inland Mexico country North America, Peru, and the Philippines in the 16th century, Spain established overseas dominions on a scale and world distribution that had never been approached by its predecessors (the Mongol Empire had been larger but was restricted to Eurasia). Possessions in Europe, Africa, the Atlantic Ocean, the Americas, the Pacific Ocean, the far east qualified the Spanish Empire as attaining a global presence in this sense. Thus, the British Empire is dwarfed in comparison.Spain had possession of North America with the exception of Canada and the English 13 Colonies.Spain had possession of Central America.Spain had possession of South America, not just Peru, with the exception of the Guyanas and Brazil.That's in the New World, plus possessions in Europe and Asia.The Spanish Empire in fact dwarfs the British Empire in comparison.
The city of Constantinople, the capital of the Byzantine Empire, was sacked and partially destroyed by the armies of the Fourth Crusade in 1204. This attack on fellow Christians caused a centuries-long schism in the church and allowed the Turks to conquer parts of the Byzantine Empire.
The Empire Loyalists was a fancy name that a group of former members of the British Union of Fascists gave themselves. The name suggests "loyalty to the (British) Empire", but they were white supremacists and anti-Jewish. The above is nonsense. The League of Empire Loyalists (LEL) were neither white supremists nor anti-Jewish. They were certainly anti-immigration and anti-zionist but that is very different from the answer given above. The LEL's leader, AK Chesterton, refused to ban Jews from membership. The LEL was more of a conservative pressure group than a political party, although it eventually became one of the constituent parts of the National Front.
The British empire is the parts of the world that queen Victoria concurred
Victoria's Empire was a three part travel series that first appeared on television in 2007 on the television station BBC One. It was fronted by comedienne and actress Victoria Wood. Wood travelled around the world in search of the history, cultural impact and customs which the British Empire placed on the parts of the world it ruled. The documentary was called Victoria's Empire after the presenter, as Wood herself is named after the ruler of the British Empire, Queen Victoria. Wood specifically looked at places named after the monarch.
China never joined the British Empire. However, two small parts of China were part of the British Empire. Weihaiwei-1898-1930 Hong Kong-1841-1997
The Commonwealth of Nations are all former colonies administrated/ruled by the United Kingdom. The British Empire 'evolved' into the Commonwealth of Nations after many of them gained independence.
The British Empire extended to every continent except Antarctica. Some of the key territories under British rule included parts of North America, Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Caribbean.
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The British Empire involved numerous countries and territories across various continents, including India, Canada, Australia, parts of Africa, the Caribbean, and numerous Pacific islands. Key players included British monarchs, politicians, and military leaders, as well as local rulers and indigenous populations. The empire's expansion was driven by economic interests, trade, and the pursuit of power, impacting millions of people globally. Its legacy continues to influence political, social, and cultural dynamics in many former colonies today.
To many parts of the British Empire including what is today Southern Ontario.
Soldiers from various countries fought for the British Empire during World War 1. The largest numbers came from Britain and its dominions, such as Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. Additionally, soldiers from India, the Caribbean, and other parts of the British Empire also served in the war.
The two empires shown on the map are the Byzantine Empire and the Sassanian Empire. The Byzantine Empire is located to the northwest of Arabia, encompassing parts of the eastern Mediterranean and the Balkans, while the Sassanian Empire is situated to the northeast, covering modern-day Iran and parts of Iraq. Both empires bordered Arabia, influencing trade and cultural exchange in the region.
Evangelical preacher William Wilberforce had been lobbying the British Parliament to abolish slaveryfor almost his entire life. By the end of 1830 at a cost to Britain of $100 Million, slave owners were compensated for the end of slavery in the British empire.
The British had gained territory in Africa, North America, South America, Australia, Asia as well as being located in Europe.