WDF Presents: BGTW #2 A) The Golden Age XI

When Diplomacy Fails Podcast

Zack Twamley

Phd, International Relations, Korean War, European History, 17th Century, 18th Century, Politics, 20th Century, Thirty Years' War, History, 19th Century, War, First World War

4.8 • 773 Ratings

🗓️ 21 December 2015

⏱️ 31 minutes

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Summary

In this episode of BGTW (Britain Goes To War) we examine the series of events that occurred from mid-1875 to mid-1876. Within this imprecise timeframe a good deal of challenges confronted Disraeli's cabinet; mostly we will encounter pressure from the governments of Europe as the varied continental powers try to find some way to defuse the crisis in the East. Will Disraeli help or hinder their efforts? Let's find out, in this final episode of BGTW in 2015! Thanksssss!Remember history friends, you can help this podcast and ensure that this is where history thrives! Support us by going to www.patreon.com/WhenDiplomacyFailsFollow me on Twitter @wdfpodcastAnd visit our official website www.wdfpodcast.com Get bonus content on Patreon

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0:00.0	Imagine winning £15 million on Christmas Day.
0:05.5	The £15 million lotto jackpot must be won on Christmas Day.
0:10.7	There's still time to get in the draw.
0:13.1	Lotto, will you be the next millionaire?
0:16.1	The National Lottery, rules and procedures apply.
0:18.5	Players must be 18 or over.
0:32.3	Thank you. lottery, rules and procedures apply, players must be 18 or over. When Diplomacy Fails Presents
0:34.8	Britain goes to war.
0:41.6	An in-depth examination of the British Empire
0:44.7	from the closing stages of the Victorian era
0:47.5	to the opening phases of the First World War
0:50.4	and beyond.
1:01.8	Thank you. war and beyond. Section 2. Background.
1:05.5	Part A. The Golden Age. Chapter 11.
1:18.6	With the eruption of a revolt in Herzegovina in July 1875, the Balkans and the Ottoman Empire seemed to be edging towards a crisis, which would make it vulnerable to exterior pressure
1:22.6	and attack.
1:23.6	The collapse of the Ottomans could lead to a power vacuum and a war for spoils.
1:28.6	Within this theoretical war, not even Britain would be able to remain aloof.
1:33.1	Thus, it was up to the government led by Benjamin Disraeli
1:36.3	to ensure that whatever did happen in the Balkans, it did not force Britain into an untenable position.
1:43.5	The best way to ensure that British interests were upheld,
1:46.8	short of using force, was through diplomacy. This was a fact D' Israeli and his cabinet well knew,
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