The Strange Death of Liberal England

The early twentieth century in England was marked by significant political upheaval despite the nation's global power. Following a major electoral victory in 1906, the Liberal government faced challenges including the erosion of the House of Lords' veto power, the looming threat of civil war in Ireland, and a growing movement for women's suffrage that sparked civil unrest. Additionally, widespread strikes highlighted the discontent among the working class, revealing deep fractures within the economy and social order of what was once a seemingly stable empire.