Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.
British Empire, The Most Excellent Order of the — ▪ British order of knighthood British order of knighthood instituted in 1917 by King George V to reward both civilian and military wartime service, although currently the honour is bestowed for meritorious service to the government in peace … Universalium
The British Empire in fiction — The British Empire has often been portrayed in fiction. Originally such works described the Empire because it was a contemporary part of life; nowadays fictional references are also frequently made in a steampunk context.Historical eventsThis… … Wikipedia
(the) British Empire — the British Empire UK US the areas of the world ruled by Britain between the 17th century and the middle of the 20th century. After the Second World War, most of the colonies of the British Empire became independent states and members of the… … Useful english dictionary
(the) Order of the British Empire — the Order of the British Empire [the Order of the British Empire] one of the British orders of chivalry. People who are appointed to this order receive one of five ranks within it: ↑Knight Grand Cross (or ↑Dame Grand Cross for a woman), ↑Knight… … Useful english dictionary
British Empire — For a comprehensive list of the territories that formed the British Empire, see Evolution of the British Empire. British Empire … Wikipedia
British Empire — The British Empire was the archetypical colonial empire, the empire to which other aspiring empires often looked as a model. The British Empire was for both imperialists and anti imperialists the epitome of a modern empire. It was at its… … Encyclopedia of the Age of Imperialism, 1800–1914
British Empire Exhibition — The British Empire Exhibition was a colonial exhibition held at Wembley, Middlesex in 1924 and 1925. It was opened by George V on St George’s Day, 23 April. The British Empire contained 58 countries at that time, and only Gambia and Gibraltar did … Wikipedia
British Empire Union — The British Empire Union was created in the United Kingdom during World War I, in 1916, after changing its name from the Anti German Union, which had been founded in 1915. Sir George Makgill was the BEU s Honorary Secretary and Lord Edward… … Wikipedia
British-Empire-Medaille — Die British Empire Medaille (englisch: Medal of the Order of the British Empire for Meritorious Service, kurz British Empire Medal oder BEM) ist eine britische Ehrenmedaille, die für zivile oder militärische Leistungen verliehen wird, die die… … Deutsch Wikipedia
British Empire-Medaille — Die British Empire Medaille ( Medal of the Order of the British Empire for Meritorious Service ) ist eine britische Ehrenmedaille, die für zivile oder militärische Leistungen verliehen wird, die die Anerkennung der Krone verdienen. Die Medaille… … Deutsch Wikipedia
