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XIV. The great struggle for empire. artwork
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XIV. The great struggle for empire.

World history since 1500 Lectures

Jul 19, 201584:12Education

In this episode we will be considering the titanic struggle between Britain and France in the eighteenth century, the weaknesses and strengths of the opponents, a fight that culminated in the British occupation of Canada...

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