Excerpt from A Policy of Shrinkage
Lord Wolseley had the Sun in Gemini at his birth, hence Egypt is favourable to his fame.
At the latter part of November 1884, when Mars will be in opposition to Saturn, severe fighting may be expected. More than this we must not venture to say, or we should be forestalling Zadkiel's Almanac.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the political climate prevalent during the late 19th century in Britain, particularly focusing on the Liberal Party under the leadership of William Gladstone. The author highlights the policies enacted by the Gladstone administration, which they argue led to a decline in British power and influence abroad and increased economic hardship at home. The book examines specific instances of alleged governmental failures, like the perceived mishandling of the Eastern Question and the neglecting of the Royal Navy, to support the critique of Gladstoneâs policies. The author contends that these policies, characterized as a "Policy of Shrinkage," resulted in a less prominent role for Britain on the world stage and a diminished sense of national pride among its citizens. The book presents a critical perspective on the Liberal Party's governance during this period, arguing that their policies ultimately weakened Britain's standing in international affairs and caused domestic economic distress. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781334465437_0
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