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Why the British Empire Was Doomed from the Start: 1781-1997
The Decline and Fall of the British Empire 1781-1997
Piers Brendon's book, 'The Decline and Fall of the British Empire 1781-1997,' argues that the British Empire's collapse wasn't an accident but a 200-year-long process of self-destruction. From the loss of American colonies to the handover of Hong Kong, this video explores how the empire's own ideals of freedom and moral responsibility led to its inevitable decline. Discover the key turning points, the 'Roman ghost' haunting British rulers, and the paradox of an empire built on slavery yet preaching liberty. Watch to understand why history's largest empire was a 'self-liquidating institution' from the very beginning.
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