The British Empire—From Cottonopolis to Colonies Picture Manchester in the 19th century—a city of factories, smoke-filled skies, and a constant hum of machinery. Known as Cottonopolis, it was the heart of British industry, spinning out textile goods for a global market. Britain’s empire was massive, stretching over continents and bringing wealth to its elite. ButContinue reading “Empires and Their MEGA Populace”