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#064 - Lord Nigel Biggar - The Good, The Bad And The Ugly Of The British Empire

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Exploring the Multifaceted Motives of the British Empire

This chapter examines the intertwined motivations behind the British Empire's expansion, from the quest for wealth and imperial competition to the evolution of trade in India. It also contrasts historical and contemporary immigration patterns, highlighting humanitarian factors like the abolition of slavery.

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