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Making of the British Empire (A.D. 1714-1832)

Making of the British Empire (A.D. 1714-1832)

Arthur Hassall 1 Episodes Aug 4, 2026

This podcast explores the development of the British Empire from 1714 to the end of the Napoleonic Wars. It covers key figures like Sir Robert Walpole, Lord Clive, and William Pitt, and discusses the empire's expansion through the Seven Years' War and the loss of the American colonies. The narrative highlights the British navy's dominance and the empire's global reach by the early 19th century.

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