Howards End | Compare and Contrast

1910: The British Empire includes India, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Ireland, parts of Africa and Indonesia, and many islands scattered across the globe.

Today: Many countries formerly a part of the British Empire have achieved sovereignty but hold membership in the Commonwealth of Nations, an association of independent and dependent nations which recognize the United Kingdom of Great Britain as Head of the Commonwealth.

1910: The cost of a Rolls Royce is approximately 1,100 British pounds; less expensive motorcars can be had for approximately 200...

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