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Why Lord Randolph Churchill Was More Important Than His Son!
29Nov By Catalina CarrionNo Comments
History

Why Lord Randolph Churchill Was More Important Than His Son!

Often overshadowed by his more famous son, Lord Randolph Churchill was every bit the skilled orator and politician his son, Winston, would be remembered for being. Indeed, had history played out slightly differently, he could've even been Prime Minister! Yet his disloyalty to Lord Salisbury in the Commons during the latter's second term seemed to end his promising career before it ever really began, though inadvertently paved the way for his son to become Prime Minister himself... (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Early Life Randolph Henry Spencer-Churchill was born on the 13th of February 1849 at 3 Wilton Terrace in the affluent Central London district of Belgravia, as the third son of John Spencer-Churchill, Marquess of Blandford and his wife, L...
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15 Interesting Facts About Adolf Hitler Everyone Should Know!
26Apr By Leonard BurgessNo Comments
History

15 Interesting Facts About Adolf Hitler Everyone Should Know!

Today, Adolf Hitler is one of the most hated men to have ever held political office (and that's saying something!) This got me thinking, what are some interesting facts about Adolf Hitler that everyone should know? Regardless of your political views, we can probably all agree that Hitler was a truly horrible human being. Not only did he lead Germany down the path that led to WWII, he also systematically eliminate six million Jews and other "undesirables" in the holocaust. As such, much has been written about his life so that future generation (eg. you and me) don't ever make the truly horrible decisions that Adolf Hitler did... (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 15. Born Poor But Lived The High Life As with many famous world leaders, Hitler w...
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15 Interesting Facts About Margaret Thatcher Everyone Should Know!
5Apr By Leonard BurgessNo Comments
History

15 Interesting Facts About Margaret Thatcher Everyone Should Know!

Margaret Thatcher served as the first female Prime Minister of the UK from 1979 until 1990. This got me thinking, what are some interesting facts about Margaret Thatcher that we should all know! During her premiership, Thatcher's unique blend of one nation conservatism, often known as Thatcherism, has led to her being one of the most admired prime ministers in history (often just behind Winston Churchill) as well as one of the most divisive... (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 15. Her Father Was an Alderman The woman that would grow up to become Margaret Thatcher was born Margaret Roberts, above her father's grocery store in Grantham in 1925. For most of his life, Margaret's father, Alfred, was the local greengrocer. However, shortly after M...
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15 Unbelievable Facts About Buckingham Palace!
29Mar By Matthew BootenNo Comments
Analysis

15 Unbelievable Facts About Buckingham Palace!

Today, Buckingham Palace is one of the most famous residences in the world, being the official residence of the British monarch. This got me thinking, what are some interesting facts about Buckingham Palace you need to know?! Whilst Buckingham Palace is most famous for being the official residence of the queen, it is also an office building, having almost 1000 staff members. Each year, it also attracts millions of tourists from around the world. If you time your visit right, you may even be able to get a guided tour around the palace too! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 15. The First Inhabitant Wasn't Royalty In 1698, British poet and politician, John Sheffield, 1st Duke of Buckingham and Normanby, would acquire the land that Buckingham Pala...
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15 Interesting Facts About Winston Churchill
22Feb By Matthew BootenNo Comments
History

15 Interesting Facts About Winston Churchill

Winston Churchill is arguably one of the most famous British political figures in history. Even over years after his death, he is still revered by the public. This got me thinking, what are some interesting facts about Winston Churchill? Most famously, Winston Churchill served as Britain's prime minister from 1940 until 1945, mere months before then end of WWII. Churchill would also serve as the prime minister again, between 1951 to 1955. Even today, we can still see Churchill's legacy. Primarily, this is through the Conservative Party's use of one nation conservatism, which Churchill's father helped to create, and something Churchill would popularize! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 15. Descended From Nobility If you're familiar with Briti...
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What is One Nation Conservatism? A History of One Nation Conservatism
27Jul By Alexander PaskNo Comments
Explainer

What is One Nation Conservatism? A History of One Nation Conservatism

In recent years, many British politicians have thrown around the term "One Nation Conservatism". Many have since called themselves "One Nation Conservatives", but few really understand what the term means. Current Prime Minister Boris Johnson, and his predecessor, Theresa May both threw around the term during the General Elections. Similarly both claiming to be one nation conservatives, but is that truly the case? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); What is One Nation Conservatism? One nation conservatism (sometimes written as one-nation conservatism) is a type of conservatism that emphasises social reform with the intention of keeping the union together. It was first coined by MP (and later Prime Minister) Benjamin Disraeli in his books Coning...
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