Asquith & Venetia (1/6): The Letters: Inside a Wartime Leader's Mind

How did a secret correspondence shape the British government during World War I?In Episode 1, we open the archive of Prime Minister H.H. Asquith and his muse, Venetia Stanley. These letters offer an unprecedented, unfiltered view into the mind of the Prime Minister during the collapse of Liberalism and the start of the war.Topics covered:The timeline of the Asquith-Stanley relationship (1912–1915).The nature of the primary sources: Analyzing the handwriting, the volume, and the gaps in the record.The intersection of Edwardian romance and high-stakes political history.A deep dive into the archives of 10 Downing Street.