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   What was the largest empire in history?

   • The (red) and (blue) were the largest and second-largest empires in history, respectively. The precise extent of the Mongol Empire at its greatest territorial expansion is a matter of debate among scholars. Several empires in human history have been contenders for the largest of all time, depending on definition and mode of measurement.

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   What are the greatest empires of history?

   • To the south of the Mediterranean, the Umayyad Caliphate became one of the greatest empires ever formed. The following infographic from Just the Flight looks at the greatest empires of history, and their geographical and political footprints. What important lessons for business and investing can we take home from the cyclical nature of empires?

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   Why is the history of the greatest empires cyclical?

   • Just like the stock market, the history of the greatest empires is cyclical in nature. Even the most powerful empires have crashed and burned – and it is this creative destruction that creates the next opportunity for new civilizations and cultures to rise.

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   What is Empire size?

   • Empire size in this list is defined as the dry land area it controlled at the time, which may differ considerably from the area it claimed. For example: in the year 1800, European powers collectively claimed approximately 20% of the Earth's land surface that they did not effectively control.

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › List_of_empiresList of empires - Wikipedia

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   Benin Empire: 1440: 1897: 457 Bogd Khanate of Mongolia/Great Mongolian State 1911 1924 7 (broken up from 1915 to 1921) Bornu Empire: 1387: 1893: 506 Empire of Brazil: 1822: 1889: 67 Britannic Empire: 286: 296: 10 British Empire: 1707: 1997: 489 Bruneian Empire: 1408: 1888: 480 Bukhara Empire: 1506: 1785: 279 Bulgarian Empire (Great Bulgaria ...

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   Nov 8, 2022 · The Achaemenian Empire was one of the greatest ancient empires and makes our list because of its sheer size. This massive empire reached as far west as Macedonia and Libya and even clutched control as far east as the Hyphasis River.

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   Nov 9, 2011 · The Portuguese Empire was the first global empire in history, as well as the longest-lived modern European colonial empires. The empire began with the capture of Ceuta in 1415 and ended in...

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   List of largest empires. The British Empire (red) and Mongol Empire (blue) were the largest and second-largest empires in history, respectively. The precise extent of the Mongol Empire at its greatest territorial expansion is a matter of debate among scholars. Several empires in human history have been contenders for the largest of all time ...

   Empire	Maximum Land Area(million Km 2)	Maximum Land Area(million Sq Mi)	Maximum Land Area(% Of World)
   British Empire [a]	35.5 [9]	13.71	26.35%
   Mongol Empire [b]	24.0 [9] [10]	9.27	17.81%
   Russian Empire [c]	22.8 [9] [10]	8.80	16.92%
   Qing dynasty [d]	14.7 [9] [10]	5.68	10.91%

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   May 18, 2023 · Whether it is through military prowess, scientific achievements, or an advanced culture, there are many traits that define the greatest empires in the world.

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   Aug 8, 2016 · Mapping the Greatest Empires of History. Just like the stock market, the history of the greatest empires is cyclical in nature. Even the most powerful empires have crashed and burned – and it is this creative destruction that creates the next opportunity for new civilizations and cultures to rise.

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    Feb 16, 2024 · In this collection of ten maps, we take a look at the empires that flourished in regions such as ancient Anatolia, Mesopotamia, and Egypt, empires which have left behind remarkable legacies of influence on many later cultures.