As the empire grew, Britain became more powerful. It was then more difficult for a country to fight against colonisation. The colonies were generally run by British government officials who lived ...

When World War Two broke out in September 1939, Britain called upon countries from across the British Empire for help. The contribution from people across the empire was crucial in helping Britain ...

He was a king who viewed the empire through the prism of his stamp collection. Of the 56 countries that made up the British Empire 100 years ago, its sovereign King George V visited just one of them.