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Reply 1
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Russia.

WW1, Russina Revoultion, WW2, Cold Wars, Fall of Soviet Union + others..
Reply 3
Amy_J
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.


agreed, when the empire and the second world war are taken into account
Reply 4
Perhaps Italy, provided you include the Roman Empire.
Reply 5
Wales.

Only joking.
UK, Germany and France I'd say. I guess Spain as well since they have shaped a whole continent (South America)...

More recent years is the USA...but they got their culture from us.
Reply 7
Germany, I'd say. Shaped pretty much most of the twentieth century for Europe, as well as done a lot for the previous few centuries too.
g_star_raw_1989
Russia.

WW1, Russina Revoultion, WW2, Cold Wars, Fall of Soviet Union + others..


Russia had only a very brief period of "dominance" in the late 18th Century.

The Soviet Empire was nothing compared to that of the US.

Probs, overall, Britain for a longer period - US have only dominated post-WW2.
The United kingdom. Biggest empire in history, still a world power today, a lot of important scientific discoveries either took place here, or originated from here. Im not gona make a list, but competent historians will agree :smile: Its not a matter of pride, its just fact :yes:
I'm going with Greece or Italy

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When people say the UK they mean England and I agree.
In recent centuries, Britain, but by 'comtributed most', I am assuming you mean influence rather than good influence
shamrock92
Russia had only a very brief period of "dominance" in the late 18th Century.

The Soviet Empire was nothing compared to that of the US.

Probs, overall, Britain for a longer period - US have only dominated post-WW2.


It's not about "dominance".
Reply 14
Israel. Namely the birth and crucifixion of Jesus Christ. I think you'll find very little history which hasn't stemmed from this.
Reply 15
Greece. The very pillars of civilisation.
brimstone
Germany, I'd say. Shaped pretty much most of the twentieth century for Europe, as well as done a lot for the previous few centuries too.


It was very important in the medieval era as well.

Yeah I guess you have to acknowledge ancient Greece and Rome as well.
LearningMath
The United kingdom. Biggest empire in history, still a world power today, a lot of important scientific discoveries either took place here, or originated from here. Im not gona make a list, but competent historians will agree :smile: Its not a matter of pride, its just fact :yes:


Pre bout 1000AD it got pwned though, and history is a hell of a lot longer than just 1000 years before now.
Reply 18
Italy - The Romans.
God bless those Latin speaking fools.
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g_star_raw_1989
It's not about "dominance".


Influence, then; the two are symbiotic.