The History of Great Britain

                                                    

Great Britain was the dominant industrial and maritime power of the 19th century and played a leading role in developing parliamentary democracy and in advancing literature and science.

 

The first half of the 20th century, the UK was involved in two World Wars. The  UK rebuilt itself into a modern and prosperous European nation. As one of five permanent members of the UN Security Council, a founding member of NATO, and of the Commonwealth, the UK pursues a global approach to foreign policy.

 

Source: http://www.visitbritain.com/en/About-Britain/History/