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What intrinsic advantages did the British possess that the other nations of Europe did not? Britain was late to the game of imperialism. Spain and Portugal preceded Britain and yet Britain ultimately surpassed them. Was it the industrial revolution? If you say so then it can be argued that the IR was not limited to Britain but spread throughout the great nations of Europe. Did being 1st to industrialize provide such a huge edge?