David Lloyd George was British Chancellor of the Exchequer during Asquith’s pre-war Liberal government. He oversaw a series of enlightened social welfare reforms underpinned by his 'People's Budget' of 1909. Following the outbreak of war in August 1914,...
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Liberal politician and statesman, 'H H Asquith' was Prime Minister of Great Britain between 1908 and 1916. His pre-war liberal government laid the foundations of today's 'welfare state' introducing old age pensions and unemployment insurance. Social...
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The First World War was fought on a vast scale and raised unprecedented challenges for the leaders of the combatant nations. The political leaders were responsible for the decision to go to war, and for deciding what war aims to pursue. The horrific...
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Democratic President of the United States between 1912 and 1920, the high-principled and idealistic Woodrow Wilson initially sought to avoid American involvement in the First World War. The US declared its neutrality on 19 August 1914. Personally...