Nelson, abolition and Wellington carry Britain through the Napoleonic Wars to victory at Waterloo.
Industrial growth transforms Britain as revolution and war in France lead to repression and union with Ireland.
George III inherits a global empire, but taxation and war drive Britain’s American colonies to independence.
Britain turns the Seven Years’ War around under Pitt, winning in India, Canada and at sea before George II dies.
The Forty-Five carries Charles Edward Stuart from Glenfinnan to Derby before retreat and destruction at Culloden.
The Hanoverian accession, the failed Fifteen and South Sea Bubble give way to Walpole’s long age of peace and patronage.
The Peace of Utrecht expands British power before Anne dies and the crown passes to George of Hanover.
Anne succeeds William as Marlborough wins at Blenheim and the Acts of Union create Great Britain.
William defeats James in Ireland as war, Glencoe and the founding of the Bank of England reshape the kingdoms.
William of Orange lands at Torbay, James II flees, and the Bill of Rights makes the Crown subject to Parliament.