Height Of British Empire Map

The british empire controlled territories, shown in red, on every continent in the world. Alex 0 comments british empire, uk the british empire began with england’s overseas settlements and trading posts between the late 16th and early 18th centuries. At the height of the russian empire, in 1914, a number of countries we know today existed within it.

The map below shows the british empire at its territorial peak in the early 20th century. However, this figure is only correct if countries that were under formal protection agreements, rather than being a part of empire, are included. At 4,700 square miles, the islands are a little smaller than connecticut.

Here you can access a series of online maps, helping provide an interactive birdseye view of british history.

Also, new caledonia (long cigar shaped island off ne australia was and still is a french territory) 3. At the height of the russian empire, in 1914, a number of countries we know today existed within it. Map of the british empire in 1897 map of the british empire in 1897. The british colonies in the americas, both north and south, include: