Empires & Imperialism
British Empire
Empire Area: 36.6 million km
Under the Control of: George V of the United Kingdom in 1922
The British Empire is considered to be the largest empire in history. It covered almost a quarter of the total area of the earth, and had controlled about 500 million people. The empire was spreading English language. As a result, the language is the second most used language across the world today. This is by far one of the most influential empires to ever exist in the history of mankind
Empire Area: 36.6 million km
Under the Control of: George V of the United Kingdom in 1922
The British Empire is considered to be the largest empire in history. It covered almost a quarter of the total area of the earth, and had controlled about 500 million people. The empire was spreading English language. As a result, the language is the second most used language across the world today. This is by far one of the most influential empires to ever exist in the history of mankind
Mongol Empire
Empire Area: 33.2 million km
Under the Control of: Genghis Khan in 1268
In his youthful days, Temujin, who came to be known as Genghis Khan, had vowed to rule over the entire world. In doing this, he first brought together the Mongolian tribes who were initially scattered. To begin on his mission, he set out for China, where he established the Mongol empire, the largest contiguous empire known to mankind. Although the Mongols were some of the most ruthless and fearless fighters, they lacked administrative skills. As a result, the kingdom had no unity and it was defeated by Ming builders. The Mongols empire is remembered to date for its brutality.
Empire Area: 33.2 million km
Under the Control of: Genghis Khan in 1268
In his youthful days, Temujin, who came to be known as Genghis Khan, had vowed to rule over the entire world. In doing this, he first brought together the Mongolian tribes who were initially scattered. To begin on his mission, he set out for China, where he established the Mongol empire, the largest contiguous empire known to mankind. Although the Mongols were some of the most ruthless and fearless fighters, they lacked administrative skills. As a result, the kingdom had no unity and it was defeated by Ming builders. The Mongols empire is remembered to date for its brutality.
Spanish Empire
Empire Area: 16 million km
Under the Control of: King Charles III from 1759 to 1788
This was one of the first global empires that started during the age of Exploration. It comprised of colonies like Europe, Asia, the Americas, Oceania and Africa. It was during this period that Spain gained substantial political as well as economic power. The total area covered by this empire is about 13% of the total landmass of the earth and had a total of 68.2 million people for the period between 1740 and 1790
Empire Area: 16 million km
Under the Control of: King Charles III from 1759 to 1788
This was one of the first global empires that started during the age of Exploration. It comprised of colonies like Europe, Asia, the Americas, Oceania and Africa. It was during this period that Spain gained substantial political as well as economic power. The total area covered by this empire is about 13% of the total landmass of the earth and had a total of 68.2 million people for the period between 1740 and 1790
Russian Empire
Empire Area: 24.8 million km
Under the Control of: Alexander II in 1866
This empire had a ground cover that total up to about 15 percent of the total land on earth. By the year 1913, the kingdom had a population of 176.4 million. Before the World War I, the Russian empire was one of the great European powers. The empire was brought to an end by the bloody Russian Revolution that occurred in 1917 and became the last European absolute monarchy
Empire Area: 24.8 million km
Under the Control of: Alexander II in 1866
This empire had a ground cover that total up to about 15 percent of the total land on earth. By the year 1913, the kingdom had a population of 176.4 million. Before the World War I, the Russian empire was one of the great European powers. The empire was brought to an end by the bloody Russian Revolution that occurred in 1917 and became the last European absolute monarchy