00.00 – 02.49
Niall Ferguson introduces the series and summarises the legacy of the British empire that we still see across the globe.
02.50 – 11.09
The question 'Why Britain?' is answered by looking at the British take-over of Jamaica in the 17th century.
11.10 – 19.10
European nations' battle for dominance in India – a highly lucrative source of raw materials.
19.11 – 24.24
The role of the East India Company in the British settlement of India.
24.25 – 31.39
Britain's war with France for supremacy in the world, including the battles over India and Canada. The vital role of British warships.
31.40 – 44.58
How the British ruled and lived in India during the 18th century, and how the economic base for colonising India turned into a political base.
44.59 – 45.20
Summary of how Britain went from piracy to power in just three generations.
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