Historical analysis of the rise and fall of major world empires

Historical studies of major world empires reveal patterns of rise and fall driven by factors such as greed, imperialism, supremacy, or internal implosion.

The British Empire, which began expanding in the late 1500s to include territories in Canada, Africa, India, and Australia, saw its global reach diminish following the economic depletion caused by two world wars and the emergence of superpowers like the United States, Russia, and China.

Other significant historical powers include the Babylonian Empire, which fell after being conquered by Darius the Mede, the short-lived Macedonian Empire led by Alexander the Great, and the Roman Empire, which lasted nearly 600 years and occupied Judea for 130 years.