<P> The British Empire , consolidated during the period of British maritime hegemony in the 19th century , became the largest empire in history by virtue of the improved transportation technologies of the time . At its height , the British Empire covered a quarter of the Earth 's land area and comprised a quarter of its population . During the New Imperialism , Italy and Germany also built their colonial empires in Africa . </P>
<P> The British Empire , consolidated during the period of British maritime hegemony in the 19th century , became the largest empire in history by virtue of the improved transportation technologies of the time . At its height , the British Empire covered a quarter of the Earth 's land area and comprised a quarter of its population . During the New Imperialism , Italy and Germany also built their colonial empires in Africa . </P>
which european country has the largest colonial empire
which european country has the largest colonial empire
The British Empire
The British Empire