Diplomacy: Britain vs America #12 (Patreon)

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How close did Britain and America really come to war in 1845-46, and if war was out of the question, why did matters get so anxious, and close to the abyss? Was it all bluster and bluff, designed to please domestic audiences, or was there more substance in the shrill screechings from both sides than we might expect? Here we delve into it, including the Mexican schemes to involve Britain and France in its looming war with America. Did this soften President Polk's tone, or had that belligerent statesmen been bluffing all along?

Join me here as we conclude this fascinating series. Thanksss so much for joining me over the last few weeks, you guys are the best history friends an eternal student could ask for!