Empire Builders

Sky History 2

4:00 AM to 5:00 AM

Friday 27 September

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In the 18th century, European powers combed the South Seas, searching out unexplored lands, treasures, and people. British ships, commanded by celebrated navigators, such as Captain James Cook, led the way and sea power facilitated discoveries that would lay the foundations for its empire. The Industrial Revolution occurred in Britain first and the nation exported railways, locomotives, steamships and the telegraph around the globe. Britain's empire was one of conquest and credit, based on money, on violence, and on the ability to employ large numbers of troops to fight