The Historical Association - The Seven Years War and Britain’s Global Empire

This historical talk explores the Seven Years War and its significance in the rise of Britain’s global empire. It looks at how the conflict shaped Britain’s growing status as a world power and helped lay the foundations for later imperial expansion, while also contributing to future tensions and conflicts.

The session considers the war’s wider international impact, with battles fought across North America, Europe, the Caribbean and India. It also examines how the conflict affected local societies, global politics, and cultural, social and political life at home, including its influence on developing ideas of British national identity.