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Empire of the Seas

Season 1 Episode 4: Sea Change

The next episode explores how the 19th-century British Navy wielded gunboat diplomacy to spread its global reach, only to face decline after World War I.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Heart of Oak

1. Heart of Oak

Aired: Jan 15, 2010

England's fortunes change dramatically as the Royal Navy's victory over the A...

Episode 2 The Golden Ocean

2. The Golden Ocean

Aired: Jan 23, 2010

The next episode explores the significant role of the Royal Navy in shaping B...

Episode 3 High Tide

Aired: Jan 29, 2010

Dan Snow explores the profound influence of the Royal Navy on British history...

Episode 4 Sea Change

Aired: Feb 5, 2010

The next episode explores how the 19th-century British Navy wielded gunboat d...

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Info about Empire of the Seas

Network: BBC Two

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:War, Documentary, History