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Around The World With Dan Hannan | Secrets of Statecraft | Andrew Roberts | Hoover Institution

The Secrets of Statecraft

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Pondering Historical 'What Ifs' and Missed Opportunities for Home Rule in Ireland

The chapter explores the possibility of Ireland achieving greater autonomy peacefully, reflecting on the missed opportunities for home rule before the First World War. It also presents a counterfactual scenario involving Pitt the Elder's plan for conciliation with American colonists and delves into discussions about the UK's relationship with the United States and the role of the monarchy in British society.

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