How did the British Empire Get to Rule the World?

Heading into the second half of the 18th century, Britain was tremendously powerful. With colonies on several continents and a booming economy at home, Britain was poised for a global ascendancy the likes of which history had never seen. In this video, we’ll see Britain at the apex of its glory with a world-spanning empire and a world‑changing Industrial Revolution securing its place as the most powerful nation on earth.