London and Victorian era

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[...] Technological advances (steamship, telegraph) born and developed partly in London, supporting power. The port in the capital becomes the almost exclusive interface of the relationship between the nation and its colonies, especially as the dominant position of the country on the global trade that the economy of certain countries is controlled China, Argentina . This is called informal empire, still in the hands of political elites and London. Paradoxically, the country grants during this period varying degrees of autonomy to white colonies while changing their status, and then makes a pioneer in the autonomy offer. [...]

[...] Moreover, Victoria speaks at the inauguration that the exhibition aims to promote brotherhood and solidarity among peoples, as if London held the cards of the world organization. In addition, it shows the social order that prevails in the country against the rise of socialism and the Spring of Nations. Symbol of its industrial triumph, this first exhibition also aims to mark its imperial greatness and glorify it by selling many colonial products. (Material wealth comes before the cultural wealth) to show that with these English colonies, they form a powerful and remarkable. [...]

[...] The Victorian era is characterized by the height of the British Empire, consolidated and still wishing to expand. It is estimated that vast empire of 26 million of territory with more than 400 million people distributed in different forms: protectorates (Sikkim), dominions (Canada), London . colonies, the political capital, then will play a leading role in this colonial empire, as a political capital that concentrates the political authorities and the Victoria influence. The latter is responsible for the revival of English colonial policy, which is illustrated in particular by expansion in Asia and particularly in India. [...]

[...] In addition, it has established itself as global economic capital with an undeniable influence in various sectors starting with the industry or trade. Finally, it clearly retains its role of political capital where Queen seat during his reign strove to expand the Empire and the influence of the United Kingdom, whose extreme power is largely relegated and demonstrated in world exhibitions. This unique town, which will be exceeded by New York in 1925, still retain lasting at least symbolically its influence and power as well as its position as the imperial metropolis. [...]

[...] In 1886, the Colonial and Indian Exhibition held in London in a very logical manner. Finally, during the nineteenth century, London is seen as the center of European diplomacy, which remains a place of choice for the adoption of treaties or protocols, confirming his stature and power but also political stability, guaranteeing success. Then concocts the Protocol relating to the independence of Greece February 1830), to that of Belgium (20 December 1830). It also sets the Egyptian question (15 July 1840), the Treaty concerning the neutrality of Luxembourg (May 11, 1867), disarmament March 1908), or the Balkan War (May 31, 1913). [...]