Imperialism Pillows

Cementing the British Presence in Egypt

Gladstone's message that the British people would not support Turkey against Russia in the Balkans

Liberals unable to successfully criticise Disraeli's investment in the Suez Canal Company

Death of General Gordon

The origin of 'Rorke's drift' has long been a subject of intense speculation.

Anglo-Russian Trade Rivalry in China

USAID Octopus Wrapping Around Globe

"Privates Beach"

"Ancient Aztec shaman-kings predicted a coming together of all the cultures of the world, creating a new enlightenment for human beings."

"I can never go metric. 'Al's 30.48 Centimeter Hot Dogs' just doesn't sound right."

"He's a middle-aged white man. What other reason do you need?"

"Ol' Boy... where the devil is Behan?"

Foreign Policy Puts Strain on Finances

Costa Coffee 20 Metres

'But what if my job doesn't want to go to China?'

'I remember when it was a row of quaint little coffee bars and boutiques.'

We're going to have to let you go. Your job's been outsourced to a teenager with a laptop in India.

Afghanistan-British Disputes with Russia

Second Anglo-Afghan War- Parliament Recalled

France's Loan to Russia

Anniversary of Capture of Gibraltar

"You denounce the scourge of American imperialism, reject the authority of the U.N. and the World Bank, and then a little joke."

Rumours of Outrages against Foreign Envoys in China

Bismarck's Criticism of Wilhelmine Imperial Policy

Giving Cuba the Business

"Sensors report alien invasion of Sector R-12!"

'The Boer focus group at Spion Lop feels Pax Britannica is overrated, sir,'

The Panjdeh Incident, Afghanistan

"Buy local? Isn't it enough I buy stuff assembled in this country from foreign parts?"

'The New World will be easy to conquer, Your Majesty -- they're all hooked on tobacco.'

Victory in the Ashanti Wars, 1874

Columbus claims the New World

"Then, after you've starved the villagers into submission, you can bring in your interrogation team…."

"Just as I thought! In small print it says our union newsletter was printed in Mexico!"

Gladstone Agonises over Expedients of Foreign Policy