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When Germany seeks an armistice, in | IRAQ

League of Nations

When Germany seeks an armistice, in early November 1918, the war ends. Delegates to the peace conference gather in Paris two months later. Their task is a complex one – working out the precise terms that will be imposed...

As a final ingredient in this | HISTORY OF THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION

Britain's industrial advantages

As a final ingredient in this promising blend of circumstances, Britain can offer its budding entrepreneurs an unusually large market. The union in 1707 of Scotland and England removes internal tariff barriers. The devel...

As a final ingredient in this | HISTORY OF GREAT BRITAIN (from 1707)

Britain's industrial advantages

As a final ingredient in this promising blend of circumstances, Britain can offer its budding entrepreneurs an unusually large market. The union in 1707 of Scotland and England removes internal tariff barriers. The devel...

In 1748, at the end of | HISTORY OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE

French and British empires

In 1748, at the end of the war of the Austrian Succession, the French and British empires are restored to the status quo. In the New World the fortress of Louisbourg reverts to the French; in India Madras is returned to...

In 1748, at the end of | HISTORY OF THE FRENCH EMPIRE

French and British empires

In 1748, at the end of the war of the Austrian Succession, the French and British empires are restored to the status quo. In the New World the fortress of Louisbourg reverts to the French; in India Madras is returned to...

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