Feature 1771: The Year Britain Lost America? Having achieved success in the Seven Years War, the following decade would be a chastening experience for Britain, culminating in the loss of its American colonies. D.H. Robinson | Published in History Today Volume 71 Issue 3 March 2021 To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. BritainUSA Related Articles A Portrait of Empire The Roots of Disorder Popular articles Christmas Before Charles Dickens The Long Debate on Assisted Dying