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During Victoria\'s reign, the revolution in industrial practices continued to change British life. With it came increased urbanisation and a burgeoning communications network. The industrial expansion also brought wealth and, in the nineteenth century, Britain became a champion of Free Trade across her massive Empire. Both industrialisation and trade were glorified in the Great Exhibitions, however by the turn of the century, Britain\'s industrial advantage was being challenged successfully by other nations such as the USA and Germany. The Empire too witnessed renewed conflict, although Victoria\' reign can be seen as the imperial Golden Age
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