The Commonwealth’s origins trace back to the days of the British Empire, a force that once controlled a quarter of the world’s land. Initially established as the British Commonwealth of Nations through the Balfour Declaration at the 1926 Imperial Conference, it formally took shape in 1931. This video explores the journey of the empire’s growth, its vast influence, and its eventual decline.
This documentary takes a deep dive into the British Empire’s expansion, exploring how a medium-sized island nation became a global powerhouse through exploration, trade, and conquest. It reveals the British Empire’s dominance across the Americas, Asia, Africa, and Oceania, highlighting how control over these regions was maintained through a mix of economic exploitation and military might.
