I agree with all that, but the whole world was a more savage and hostile place then. All European powers were guilty of some form of human exploitation.
That doesn't make it right but I don't feel any guilt when I say that I am PROUD to be British.
How do you feel about the positive contribution that the British empire had on its colonies?
Pax Britanica - peace - law & order - government - civil service
Public Works - roads - schools
Technology - roads - canals - railways - industry
Freedom - home rule and democracy for Canada - New...