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
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 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 ( 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
British Guiana at the 1930 British Empire Games — was represented by a total of seven athletes. British Guiana was one of only eleven countries to be represented at the inaugural Games. At these first Games, British Guiana won two medals.MedalsAthleticsMen s 1 Mile Run * Philip Aaron Edwards… … Wikipedia
British Empire Party — The British Empire Party was a minor right wing party in the United Kingdom. It was founded in the early 1950s by P. J. Ridout, a former member of the Imperial Fascist League. [Peter Barberis, John McHugh and Mike Tyldesley, Encyclopedia of… … Wikipedia
British Empire Securities and General Trust — (lse|BTEM) is a large British investment trust dedicated to investments in companies trading at a discount to Net Asset Value. Established in 1889, the company is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. The Chairman is Strone Macpherson.References*… … Wikipedia
British Empire — a former collective term for the territories under the leadership or control of the British crown, including those in the Commonwealth of Nations and their colonies, protectorates, dependencies, and trusteeships. [1595 1605] * * * Worldwide… … Universalium
British Empire Medal — The Medal of the Order of the British Empire for Meritorious Service, usually known as the British Empire Medal (BEM), is a British medal awarded for meritorious civil or military service worthy of recognition by the Crown. Recipients are… … Wikipedia
