The document discusses Britain's role in the global world from the 16th century onward. It describes how Britain established a global empire and dominated international trade over the centuries, influencing culture and politics in many countries. However, Britain's power declined in the 20th century as it lost most of its colonies and new economic powers have risen. The document examines Britain's changing relationship with the world as its status shifted from imperial ruler to modern economic participant.
The document discusses Britain's role in the global world from the 16th century onward. It describes how Britain established a global empire and dominated international trade over the centuries, influencing culture and politics in many countries. However, Britain's power declined in the 20th century as it lost most of its colonies and new economic powers have risen. The document examines Britain's changing relationship with the world as its status shifted from imperial ruler to modern economic participant.
The document discusses Britain's role in the global world from the 16th century onward. It describes how Britain established a global empire and dominated international trade over the centuries, influencing culture and politics in many countries. However, Britain's power declined in the 20th century as it lost most of its colonies and new economic powers have risen. The document examines Britain's changing relationship with the world as its status shifted from imperial ruler to modern economic participant.