Arthur Balfour resigns

Historical Context Note

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Balfour's resignation as Prime Minister was an unsuccessful gamble; he hoped in vain that Liberal leader Campbell-Bannerman would not be capable of forming a strong government.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "Arthur Balfour resigns". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 March 2010 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=11799, accessed 26 April 2024.]

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