The British Empire came about almost by accident and was driven by trade not conquest of course if British traders are attacked what's a man to do but defend and protect.
Compared to every other empire the British one was for the times quite benevolent e.g.
Pax Brittanica
Abolishing slavery
Restraining the settlers in America before 1776
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