THE GREAT BRITAIN

Great Britain was the dominant industrial and maritime power of the 19th century and played a leading role in developing parliamentary democracy and in advancing literature and science.

At its peak, the British Empire stretched over one-fourth of the earth's surface. The first half of the 20th century saw the UK's strength seriously depleted in two World Wars. The second half witnessed the dismantling of the Empire and the UK rebuilding itself into a modern and prosperous European nation. As one of five permanent members of the UN Security Council, a founding member of NATO, and of the Commonwealth, the UK pursues a global approach to foreign policy.

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[socarulz]

No. James, was the first king of England and the first king of Scotland at the same time; in 1603. This was the union of crowns, but both nations were still seperate kingdoms until 1707. In 1707, England and Scotland fully united to become the single, Kingdom of Great Britain.

[TashkentFox]

True, Britain as we know it today was created by Scotland (It was a Scottish king who created both the union and the flag) I have a particular fondness for both Scotland and Ireland because a lot of my ancestors came from those countries. I don't even consider myself English at all, British all the way.

[GrittyPunk]

It wasnt really england alone, It was the union of England Scotland, Wales and Northern I

[dannyuknewcastle]

i mean more things have happened in Scotland!!!!!

[numba1danman]

really???

i assumed all places have equal history seen as history has no start and no end!

[dannyuknewcastle]

so why havent you incuded Scotland!!!

Much older history than england!

[ownlearning]

cool video

[pitkin2007]

thx for posting thus