British History

Understand the 1992 Black Wednesday crisis, where Britain withdrew from the European Exchange Rate Mechanism, highlighting the impact of speculation on currency markets.

Explore the impact of electoral reforms on British politics, leading to universal suffrage and erosion of aristocratic control.

The decline of British aristocracy, marked by the fall of Stowe House, is a symbol of changing economic powers during the mid-19th century.

Explore the economic decline of British landowners in Victorian Britain due to changes in global grain production, transportation costs, and trade policies, leading to a mortgage crisis.

Explore the history of land ownership and aristocracy in Britain, from feudalism to modern-day politics and social inequality.

Explore the harsh living conditions and labor practices in 18th-century English workhouses, examining the impact of Poor Laws on the poor population.

Explore the limitations of the social safety net in Victorian England, marked by a gap between those with private insurance and those without.

The 1720 financial crisis saw the South Sea Company's share prices skyrocket before plummeting, causing widespread panic and economic devastation in Britain.

Exploring the bond market's vulnerability in 19th-century London, where debt financing and wealth concentration led to widespread poverty and inequality.

The Cotton Famine was a critical moment in British history where the Confederate's cotton embargo severely impacted the British textile industry, leading to widespread unemployment and poverty.