But it didn't last long.
At one time, a quarter of the world's territory was a British colony.
Britain, which is also known as the empire on which the sun never sets.
However, such a bright pearl began to cover the dust and go into decline at some point.
The sun never sets on the splendor of the empire
In 1688, the English Revolution brought an end to feudal rule.
However, they did not abolish the "imperial system".
Rather, he coexisted peacefully with the royal family, proposed a "constitutional monarchy", and moved from a feudal society to a capitalist society.
The essence of capital is money.
In 1756, war broke out in Europe.
In the war, Britain, which was strong and rich in China, gained the greatest benefits, and it was also because of this war.
Britain seized Canada and became the hegemon of the seas.
The year 1815 was a turning point for Britain.
In this year, Britain became stronger, defeating France in the war, becoming a rare power in the world at that time.
Britain, which tasted the sweetness, plundered the colonies one after another.
The sun shines on British territory at all times.
For this reason, Britain is known as the empire on which the sun never sets.
The impact of the Industrial Revolution
The wheel of history is slowly moving forward, and the time has come to the outbreak of the first industrial revolution.
Britain, with its excellent geographical location, was not affected by the Napoleonic Wars.
Coupled with the rights system of Britain at that time, it adapted to the development of the times.
This made Britain develop more rapidly in the Industrial Revolution.
The products of science and technology were widely used in Britain, and they also brought Britain countless wealth and powerful war power.
However, it looks glamorous colonial powers.
But it's not, it's as perfect as it looks.
The beginning of the Boer War
Britain tasted the sweetness of colonization and began to vigorously pursue more colonies.
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Because of the conflict of interest, the contradictions that had accumulated before finally broke out.
When the British wanted to annex the Boer Republic, the Boers began to resist strongly.
Looking at the general trend of the world, it will be together for a long time, and it will be divided for a long time.
What's more, the previous wars did not really go out, but only temporarily calmed down?
After all, war requires a lot of manpower, material and financial resources.
What's more, when the greater good appears in front of you, the previous agreement is like a piece of waste paper, which is easily torn up.
Britain lost face
In the territory assigned to the Boers in the previous agreement, a large number of diamond and gold mines were discovered.
Driven by sufficient profits, human greed is magnified.
In order to grab the cake, the German capitalists also joined the battle for diamonds and gold.
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However, the force value was insufficient, and he was captured.
Britain, as the world's superpower at that time, rode the east wind to flourish in the industrial revolution.
The face of the superpower is gone!
It seems that this war should be easy.
The ownership of the gold and diamond mines seems to be about to change hands.
In the early days of the war, the British did achieve a brief victory.
However, the good times did not last long, and a strong counterattack was launched against the British.
Although the Boers were far inferior in manpower, material and financial resources to the British.
Although the British discovered the bravery of the Boers, the huge "fat" in front of them was a great temptation for the British.
The imminent interests made it impossible for the British to give up.
It was only possible to send large armies into the Boer War.
For the British,
For the Boers, however, the war was a matter of national dignity and survival.
Because of the different perceptions, the morale of the two warring sides is very different.
It is also for this reason that Britain has invested the most in this war, which has greatly damaged Britain's vitality.
The UK is investing a lot
According to relevant statistics, Britain in this war.
It was used to transport materials on the battlefield, and there were as many as 1.34 million materials put into the battlefield, not to mention more than 1,000 ships.
Although in the Industrial Revolution, Britain gained great benefits.
During the First Anglo-Boer War, the British victory fueled their arrogance.
They can easily win the war.
Although there will be certain losses.
But compared to the benefits gained after the victory in the war, the losses in the war do not seem to be very high.
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In the Second Anglo-Boer War.
You must know that in the previous British colonization process, there has never been such a big loss.
In this war, the British though won.
But their losses are far beyond their imagination:
Britain at the forefront of the Industrial Revolution.
In the end, I also experienced the cruelty of the war and the huge losses.
Most of the wealth accumulated in the Industrial Revolution was also spent.
Not to mention the fact that other countries are also developing.
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The glory of the empire on which the sun never sets, has passed.
But there are still many countries in the world that are suffering from the effects of war.
The glorious empire that never sets is in decline because of war, and I hope that the world will be full of peace and there will be no more wars.