Defending the Empire : The Conservative Party and British Defence Policy, 1899-1915

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An examination of the political debates over defence policy in this era from the perspective of the Conservative party, who were in office from 1899 to 1905, and in opposition from 1905 to 1914. It focuses on the ideas and actions of Arthur James Balfour, leader of the party from 1902 to 1911.