02339cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000360011324500590014926400510020830000470025933600260030633700260033233800360035850000310039450502740042550800140069952011590071353400930187265300290196585600430199468886UtSlPG20260610134607.0mcr n260607r20221902utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDA1 aDawe, C. S.q(Charles Sherwill)10aKing Edward's realm: Story of the making of the Empire 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2022  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2022-09-010 aThe empire and its living link -- England preparing for empire (1475-1603) -- Early English colonisation (1603-1688) -- Expansion by conquest (1688-1763) -- Time of trial and triumph (1763-1815) -- Progress of India and the colonies (since 1815) -- Unity of the empire.  aAl Haines  a"King Edward's Realm: Story of the Making of the Empire" by C. S. Dawe is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book likely delves into the factors that led to the expansion of the British Empire, illustrating the significant events and individuals instrumental in this process. It aims to provide an engaging narrative to readers interested in the history of English colonization and imperial progression.  At the start of the work, the author sets the stage by examining the astonishing growth of the British Empire, which spans one-sixth of the globe, and emphasizes the importance of knowledge and innovation, particularly highlighting the invention of the printing press and advancements in warfare with firearms. Dawe discusses the impact of these developments on national identity and unity, asserting that the British Empire, while geographically scattered, is interconnected through trade and shared cultural bonds. The narrative introduces the pioneering spirit of explorers and mariners who sought new territories, ultimately positioning England as a formidable global power. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cUnited Kingdom: The Educational Supply Association, Limited, 1902  aGreat Britain -- History40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68886