PhD Thesis: Episode 1.4 (Patreon)

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In this episode we conclude on the first chapter of this thesis, bringing the Eastern Crisis to an end, and reflecting on the significant shifts in British politics. Palmerston had made excellent use of foreign crisis to bolster his reputation, but the 1840s looked set to be a troubling time, and the Conservatives under Sir Robert Peel appeared unstoppable at home.  But first, the French would have to be resisted, and if this was to be his last act for a while, Palmerston fully intended to go out with a bang, by making the French feel as lonely and frustrated as possible!