1 Season
4 Episode
Queen Victoria's Empire - Season 1 Episode 3 The Moral Crusade (2001)
By 1861, Britain is the wealthiest and most powerful nation on earth. However, the death of Prince Albert weakens Victoria, and many of his political ideals fade from importance. David Livingstone's explorations of the African interior fascinate the British public. Disraeli and Gladstone battle for control of the British government and debate the course of empire. The purchase of the Suez Canal solidifies British presence in the Middle East, igniting a stampede for the colonization of Africa.
- Country : United Kingdom, United States of America
- Genre : Documentary
- Studio : PBS
- Director :
- Cast : Donald Sutherland
