Aired: Jun 17, 2001 Beginning with the birth of Queen Victoria, this episode explores the changes...
Queen Victoria's Empire
Season 1 Episode 3: The Moral Crusade
By 1861, Britain is the wealthiest and most powerful nation on earth. However, the death of Prince Albert weakens Victoria, and many of his political ideals fade from importance. David Livingstone's explorations of the African interior fascinate the British public. Disraeli and Gladstone battle for control of the British government and debate the course of empire. The purchase of the Suez Canal solidifies British presence in the Middle East, igniting a stampede for the colonization of Af...
