While retaining control of British North America (now Canada) and territories in and near the Caribbean in the British West Indies, British colonial expansion turned towards Asia, Africa, …

Nov 25, 2025 · Western colonialism - British Empire, Imperialism, Colonization: Britain tended toward a decentralized and empirical type of colonial administration, in which some degree of …

Explore British colonialism and imperialism, their global expansion, economic motives, major colonies, use of slavery, and long-term impact on former territories.

Nov 17, 2025 · An online exhibition from Newcastle University and the Leverhulme Trust exploring how colonial structures of incarceration in Kenya, South Africa, and Ghana have shaped the …

4 days ago · British colonialism began in the late 1500s, driven by a mix of economic ambition, religious zeal, and geopolitical rivalry. The establishment of the first permanent English colony …

Explore the history of the British colonization of the Americas, from the first settlers in the 17th century to the expansion of British colonies along the eastern coast of North America. Learn …

Dec 11, 2025 · British Empire, a worldwide system of dependencies — colonies, protectorates, and other territories—that over a span of some three centuries was brought under the …

Following the onset of the Cold War, most of the remaining British colonies in the Americas gained independence between 1962 and 1983. Many of the former British colonies are part of …

Jul 5, 2024 · British colonialism, a significant chapter in world history, has profoundly shaped contemporary societies, politics, and economies. Rooted in the age of exploration, British …

The primary source collections hosted by British Online Archives (BOA) are rich in documentation relating to the expansion, methods, and impact of colonial rule throughout a wide range of …