Episode 10: The Georgians – Empire, Enlightenment, and Change at Home - Life in the UK Test

Update: 2025-07-09

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From German-speaking kings to revolutions overseas, this episode explores how Britain became a modern power.
We cover the Acts of Union, the rise of Parliament, the first Prime Minister, and what the Enlightenment had to do with the future UK.

This episode is for educational purposes. All information is paraphrased, summarised, or publicly available. No copyrighted material from the official handbook is reproduced. This content is not affiliated with the UK government.

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Episode 10: The Georgians – Empire, Enlightenment, and Change at Home - Life in the UK Test

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Episode 10: The Georgians – Empire, Enlightenment, and Change at Home - Life in the UK Test