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What are the big questions when we study the history of the British
empire?
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How big was the empire?
At its height the British empire was the largest in world history. It covered around 25% of the world's land surface. Large areas of North America, Australia, Africa and Asia were all part of the British empire at one time or other. Other areas, especially in South America, were closely linked to the British empire by trade.
The National Archives
Education
British Empire
