How Britain lost an empire - war and governmentAudio

The British Empire increased the wealth and prestige of Britain from 1600. When the colonies became a drain on British resources, Britain grew weary of the struggle to maintain empire and withdrew.

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Katie and Datshiane look into the dismantling of the British Empire and decolonisation.

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