The shape and location of Britain's land-mass has not always been the same, and with large parts of Britain scattered across the globe. British borders and its identity has always been on the move. But by knowing more about the twelve pivotal moments that occurred over a 2,000-year period, we can gain a full sense of our British history, and also understand where we are heading. In twelve defining maps, you will learn how Britain came to be the superpower it is today, and use the past as a guide.