Map
Empires before World War I
Map showing empires in existence pre-WWI in 1914
In 1914, much of the world was dominated by a handful of empires. When fighting broke out that year, the global reach of warring empires ensured a World War. See full-sized image for analysis.
![Map showing empires in existence pre-WWI in 1914.](/sites/default/files/styles/scale_480/public/2022-05/Map_31_Empires_pre_WWI_1914.jpg?itok=HoLJh34K)
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Facing History and Ourselves
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