More Laws, Less Justice: Bitcoin and the Future of Government with Will Tanner (WiM548)
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The Decline of the British Empire: Social and Political Transformations
This chapter explores the pivotal social and political shifts in England from the 19th to early 20th centuries that contributed to the decline of the British Empire. Key reforms such as the Reform Bill of 1832 and the Parliament Bill of 1911 reshaped power dynamics, emphasizing the conflict between the House of Commons and the House of Lords amid rising taxation debates. The discussion further highlights the impact of bureaucratic expansion and social mobility, drawing parallels between historical governance in Britain and its modern implications.
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