Top 10 World Empires

The term empire derives from the Latin imperium (power, authority). Politically, an empire is a geographically extensive group of states and peoples (ethnic groups) united and ruled either by a single monarch (Grand Duke, King, Khan, Caesar, Emperor, Empress) or an oligarchy.

Many empires have risen and fallen through the ages of history. 

We count down our picks for the top 10 world empires of all time.