Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. First published in 1922, one work is The King's Arrow by H. A. Cody. This story is about a British Loyalist who makes his way in a remote community in New Brunswick.

This site from the encyclopedia Wikipedia provides an in-depth biography of the life of Robert Clive. It discusses his upbringing, the many military sieges he was part of, and his role in the creation of British India.

This is the overview page for all the topics relating to Benjamin Disraeli, including his works and a biography.

Primary documents, images,audio clips and maps help to reveal the role Newfoundland, as the oldest British Colony, had during the First World War.

The history, purpose, and structure of the Commonwealth of Nations are presented. Main areas covered by this site include the origin and membership of the Commonwealth of Nations. External links for further research are also provided.

This Library of Congress document gives extensive information about the history of Bangladesh. This initial page gives the historical setting and then you'll need to go back to the table of contents to click on each historical topic.

This section of a chapter on "The English Empire" explains the significance of the Great Awakening and describes the genesis, central ideas, and effects of the Enlightenment in British North America.

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Brief biography of General Charles Gordon (1833-1885 CE) from the BBC (British Broadcasting Cooperation). Archived.

Read a brief biography of Robert Clive, a leader largely responsible for the conquest of India for the British East India Company.

This article from The British Museum provides a short history of the Mexica (Aztec) peoples and their empire.

One of Jefferson's acts doubled the area of the country. At the end of the Seven Years' War, France had ceded to Spain the territory west of the Mississippi River, with the port of New Orleans near its mouth -- a port indispensable for...

A map from 1906 of the Chinese Empire, showing the political boundaries of the time, major cities, treaty ports, foreign possessions, railroads, terrain, lakes, rivers, and coastal features. Two inset maps detail the Korean Peninsula,...

From a Republic to an Empire. In legend Rome was founded in 753 B.C.E. by Romulus, its first king. In 509 B.C.E. Rome became a republic ruled by the Senate (wealthy landowners and elders) and the Roman people. During the 450 years of the...

Encyclopedia entry explores Boudicca, a queen of the British Celtic Iceni tribe who led an uprising against the occupying forces of the Roman Empire in 60/61 CE.

A slideshow accompanied by a description of archaeological discoveries from the ancient Assyrian cities of Nineveh and Nimrud in Iraq, both of which were severely damaged by the Islamic State in March 2015. The slideshow includes images...

This article gives a very brief account of the Boston Massacre, its causes and result.

This brief article hits the high points of the Boston Tea Party-the reason, those involved, and England's response.

Read about Malta's fascinating history. Its location as an island served as a stopping place for many different groups. Information from the U.S. State Department Background Notes.

This site is provided for by the Fordham University. Read an excerpt from Clive's speech to the House of Commons regarding the rule of the East India Company over India. Offers excellent perspective on the imperialistic, superior...

Extensive information about Sir Francis Drake and his voyage around the world in the 16th century.

Famous photo of Ghandi during the Dandi March with a short descriptive paragraph underneath: "A simple act of making salt shakes the British Empire."

A brief history of Brunei, which mentions the sultanate, British protectorate, and independence along with information about the current government.

This site from North Park University contains a brief summary of the invasion of the Anglo-Saxons into England around the 5th century.