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British history has been a history of invasions?

No, nobody has successfully invaded Britain since the Romans under Caesar and then Claudius. At that time, however, Britain was not a unified country. Britain's island, rough seas surrounding it, and great navy have prevented it from being invaded by foreign enemies. It could be interpreted that British history has been a history of invading other countries. In the case of Australia and New Zealand, for example, the British could be seen to have invaded these quiet peaceful countries and turned the lives of the indigenous people upside down. During the 16th and 17th centuries, Britain sought to expand its empire by colonising other countries such as India, Burma, Rhodesia, The Sudan, Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda and numerous other countries of Africa. At one stage, the British empire, achieved largely through invasion and colonisation, was the largest Empire in the world.


What other countries were also interested in India during the british Empire?

Portugeese & French


Why did the british spend money invading an empire?

they wanted more power and to steal things from other countries


What is the purpose of the british empire?

the purpose was so that they could rule the other countries and use them to make their profit.


How did the British Empire not benefit its Empire?

I think it is fair, at least I hope it is, to say that Britain did well for the Empire. I also hope that those who were subjected to British rule, for as long as it lasted, do not feel that the British are too bad a lot. I am British, but I do not see myself now as a master of anything other than a small piece of real estate in UK. It was the way things were then. I am not going to be apologetic about what the British did, yes, we didn't get it right all the time. But it is the thrust of my point that there have been many, far worse Imperial powers in history. In some instances Britain did benefit its colonies. And if all you think we did was to spread Cricket & Christianity then there are worse things than those in this world.

Related Questions

Which countries colonized India?

British Empire, French empire, Portuguese empire, Danish Empire, Ottoman Empire, Sultanate of Oman, and Dutch Empire


How did cricket spread to other countries of the world?

The British Empire


How did Britain acquire other countries for its empire?

Britain acquired other countries for its empire through a combination of exploration, conquest, colonization, and treaties. Explorers claimed lands for Britain, while military force was often used to subdue indigenous populations. The British established colonies for trade and resources, and treaties were sometimes signed to formalize control over territories. Economic interests, competition with other European powers, and the belief in the superiority of British culture further motivated expansion.


What did Britain get from their empire?

Britain gained tea, rice, spice and cotton from India and many other things from other countries.


Which countries were involved in World War two in addition to America and Japan?

Great Britain & the British Empire & Commonwealth. Russia and many other countries in Europe. WW2 affected most parts of the world.


What other countries or empires or civilizations have controlled Ireland?

the British Empire


What two European countries were fighting against each other in the French and Indian War?

britain


What is bigger an empire or a nation?

An empire is bigger. Two examples are the Ancient Roman Empire (the nation being Italy), and the British Empire (the nation being Great Britain). Both Italy and Great Britain created their empires by conquering other countries.


British history has been a history of invasions?

No, nobody has successfully invaded Britain since the Romans under Caesar and then Claudius. At that time, however, Britain was not a unified country. Britain's island, rough seas surrounding it, and great navy have prevented it from being invaded by foreign enemies. It could be interpreted that British history has been a history of invading other countries. In the case of Australia and New Zealand, for example, the British could be seen to have invaded these quiet peaceful countries and turned the lives of the indigenous people upside down. During the 16th and 17th centuries, Britain sought to expand its empire by colonising other countries such as India, Burma, Rhodesia, The Sudan, Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda and numerous other countries of Africa. At one stage, the British empire, achieved largely through invasion and colonisation, was the largest Empire in the world.


Why did the british empire want to trade with other countries?

The British Empire traded mostly within itself. There were over 50 countries within the Empire, with food and raw materials imported from them and manufactured goods being exported to them.


Which of these best explains why the British were eager to end the ban on opium in China?

The British wanted to trade opium for China's resources.


What countries Britain did not rule?

Britain did not rule several significant countries, including the United States, which gained independence in 1776, and most countries in continental Europe, such as France and Germany. Additionally, nations like Japan and China maintained their sovereignty and were never colonized by Britain, although they interacted with British interests. Other regions, such as much of Latin America and many parts of the Middle East, also remained independent from British rule during the height of the British Empire.