A scholarly article that examines the history of Egypt during the period of imperialism. The author provides a good explanation as to why Egypt fell under the British sphere of influence by the late 19th century.

Fourteen-year-old English girl Betsy Balcombe and her family have an unusual houseguest: Napoleon Bonaparte, former emperor of France and the most feared man on earth. Once lord and master to eighty-two million souls, now, in 1815,...

Discusses the German obsession with Britain's success at empire-building and overcoming enemies, Hitler's announcement to the German people of the invasion of Poland, the response of the British and the French, and the dread all felt...

A engaging biography of the great British explorer that discusses not only his contributions to expanding the British empire but also his work in the prevention of scurvy. Archived.

The American Revolution is one of Canada's least -known, yet most important wars. Learn about the historical background and then test your knowledge on Canada's military history.

At this site from the Indian History Sourcebook of Fordham University, you can read two accounts dating back to 1617 of the British presence in India through the East India Company. Accounts written by an anonymous Frenchman and by...

Find out how war and conflict shaped literature throughout the 20th century.

Explore key literary works of the late 20th century with these articles.

The issue thus drawn centered on the question of representation. From the colonies' point of view, it was impossible to consider themselves represented in Parliament unless they actually elected members to the House of Commons. But this...

This site provides a discussion of the fall of Nawab Siraj-Ud Daulah to the British.

John Adams' response in this critical essay to the definition of the "British Empire", not an empire as other European monarchies, but a republic by constitution. Link to "Massachusettensis" for a Biography of Daniel Leonard.

Pictorial exhibit of the Independence Day celebrations in India commemorating the nation's independence from the British Empire on August 15, 1947.

In this lesson plan, students will consider "Empire and Identity in the American Colonies." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.

History of slavery and sugar cultivation practices on the island colony. Archived.

A fascinating article examining the issue of white Europeans who ended up being sold or kidnapped into slavery in North Africa during the 17th century. Archived.

Learn about Mary Wollstoncraft's contribution to the history of women's rights in England.

Essay on the fight between Dutch and British colonial powers over New Amsterdam which eventually resulted in British dominance and the renaming of New Netherland to New York.

A well known historian tells the story of the early Spanish explorers known as "conquistadors". He discusses their motivation, what effect they had on the native American societies and much more. Archived.

This site from the Open Door Website provides a brief description of the events leading to the conflict between British and French imperilaist desires in North Africa, in Sudan. A political cartoon is available.

Briefly describes Britain's motivations for imperializing African regions. Includes the text of a speech given by Lord Cruzon entitled, "The True Imperialism."

From Robinson Crusoe to the anti-slavery activism of Olaudah Equiano and the letters of Ignatius Sancho: explore a range of writing produced during an age of travel, trade and colonial conquest, in which Britain vastly expanded its...

Read about The Gambia's role in the slave trade, its importance in WW II, and its subsequent independence. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.

Learn about the theory of mercantilism and how it affected the economies of the New England, Middle, and Southern colonies. Practice making a bar graph showing the value of exports to and imports from England between 1700 and 1774 with...

The University of New Brunswick's Harriet Irving Library has a website devoted to Loyalist resources. This website will be useful to students who want depictions of military uniforms and a bibliographic list of resources. Serious...