A Short History of the World Chapter 64 - The British Empire in 1914

In which the vast and multifaceted British Empire of 1914 is surveyed with an eye to its unique political composition and the varied nature of its dominions, protectorates, and colonies spanning the globe and united under the symbol of the Crown. This empire, maintained by sea power and the delicate bonds of governance, is portrayed as a complex, sprawling entity whose cohesion depends on communication and the Pax Britannica it has established.