Read the following group of sentences. The first and the last are numbered 1 and 6 while all others are given by P,Q,R and S. Arrange these four parts in proper order to form a meaningful sentence/paragraph.

1. An island nation with 

P. monarchy gradually yielding ground 

Q. Protestant work ethic, with a constitutional 

R. a powerful navy, fueled by a 

S. to a parliamentary democracy, England 

6. existed in a unique set of circumstances.