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Latest comment: 5 years ago1 comment1 person in discussion
Fine as far as it goes (I recognise parts of it :)) but needs much more detail on why Belgium was important (eg the 1839 Treaty) and why it was the one guarantee of united support for the war.
I think the article would also benefit from explaining why 'latent anti-German feelings' existed - its not obvious, especially given the close links between the Royal families, the number of Brits who studied in Germany and vice versa etc.
I don't think you can categorise Liberals versus Conservatives quite so black and white 'The Liberal Party was identified with internationalism and free trade, and opposition to jingoism and warfare.' That's a very sweeping statement.