Delegation Game #2: Resolution, Revolution, Retribution

Delegation Game #2: Resolution, Revolution, Retribution

Maybe following the REAL story of Versailles makes you feel glum. If so, why not follow a different tale - that of 37 delegates doing their part to have their own way and achieve their goals...by making a really big historical mess! As the League of Nations stood ready for presenting to the Plenary Conference in Paris, there was much going on in the Hotel Twamley...


In the second episode the DG, we follow the fate of Lloyd George, as he attempted to confront the man responsible for imagining a proposal for devolved government in Ireland. What awaited the British Prime Minister when he met with Joseph Doherty face to face was a scene which was nothing like what Lloyd George had expected. He was out of his element, and he was at a loss, but perhaps there was silver lining?


As the PM worked through this difficult experience, the Intermarium Free Trade Agreement was causing a great deal of controversy among those nations who felt overlooked or disadvantaged because of it. The Polish, Italian, Greek, Hungarian and Russian delegates had found success in this proposal, but the mission for defending it had the potential to unite all their enemies against them. The test was just about to begin...

**********

The Delegation Game is possible because of your support and interest - make sure to spread the word, engage with the debate, and look at the different ways you can help this project succeed!

->Become a delegate and play the Delegation Game for just $6 a month!

->Support the podcast financially and access ad free episodes with transcripts from just $2 a month!

->Follow WDF on Twitter!

->Join the Facebook group!

->Subscribe on iTunes!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episoder(744)

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

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

At last, Sean and I sit down to discuss the last 24 episodes of Britain Goes to War in the relaxed, casual, often zany style that you guys (hopefully) love. It's a fun conversation; we delve into the ...

10 Apr 20161h 22min

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

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

In this episode of BGTW we examine the Congress of Berlin at last! Disraeli's finest hour is at hand, but although even Bismarck gives into to the PM's wily charms, an undercurrent of trouble is at ha...

3 Apr 201634min

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

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

Welcome once again to another installment of Britain Goes To War - this week we take a look at the essential end of Lord Darby in the Foreign Office, and how, even despite all that he had been through...

27 Mar 201648min

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

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

In this episode of BGTW, our coverage of the worsening Darby-Disraeli situation continues. Darby continues to be a one man show against the pro-war camp, but his reserves are beginning to run low as t...

21 Mar 201636min

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

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

In this episode of BGTW we examine the worsening situation in Disraeli's Cabinet, and how Darby was forced to leave only to return, thanks to the PM's farce of a foreign policy. It's all here! Thankss...

14 Mar 201635min

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

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

In this final part of our closer examination of the speeches in the Houses of Parliament, we see the end of Disraeli's speech, a challenge from the Duke of Argyll and a declaration from Salisbury. It'...

7 Mar 201644min

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

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

In this episode of BGTW we turn our focus to the House of Lords on 17/1/1878, where we hear from Earl of Granville, and bear witness to Disraeli orchestrating a massive revision of his Cabinet's histo...

29 Feb 201637min

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

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

In this second of our four parter mini-series examining the Houses' debates on 18th January 1878, we see Gladstone, Lord Montagu and a significant Irish MP raise their voices. Within are sly critiques...

22 Feb 201641min

Populært innen Historie

rss-dette-ma-aldri-skje-igjen
henrettelsespodden
rss-katastrofe
historier-som-endret-norge
rss-benadet
med-egne-oyne
rss-historiske-romanser-svik-drap-og-kjarlighet
aftenposten-historie
rss-nadelose-nordmenn-gestapo
rss-frontkjemperne
historier-som-endret-verden
sektledere
rss-strid-de-norske-borgerkrigene
rss-gamle-greier
rss-bisarr-historie
taakeprat
lille-helvete
historiepodden
rss-historier-fra-gudbrandsdalen
historiepodden-ww2