"Use Your Loaf!"

[Lord Roem]

The Chamberlain Dynasty represents one of the most influential in British Parliamentary history. In contrast with 'Radical Joe' and his heirs, the Brothers Miliband, the Sisters Eagle and the Cooper-Balls seem dour and insignificant. It is hard indeed to imagine what it would have been like to see the former Foreign Secretary lead his Party and be succeeded fifteen years later by his brother, Peace Prize in hand. However, Austin and Neville both managed it in a way that Ralph's sons seem fated not to.

Yet Joseph Chamberlain never quite lived up to the promise he showed as Mayor of Birmingham. Leaving the Liberal Party owing to his vehement support for a system of Imperial Tariffs as opposed to free trade, his followers joined with the Conservative Party in a coalition that remains effective even to this day. Sadly, despite holding a number of senior positions, including a brief stint as Leader of the Opposition, Chamberlain was never to attain the office that many felt him capable, even destined, to hold.

It could all have been very different.

Readers, starting in the next few weeks, I urge you to read and enjoy;

[Biggles]

Oh my god. I can't wait to read this.

I'd been toying with the idea of a TL based around Joe Chamberlain but I'm sure you'll do a much better job of it than I would even be able to attempt.

Best of luck with what I am sure will be another excellent TL.

[tonsofun]

Sounds interesting.
I love the title.

[B_Munro]

A TL where the Chamberlain name does not have OTL's unfortunate connotations for Americans (not to mention Czechs)? I am interested!

Bruce

[Faeelin]

I would read this, but my paleo diet doesn't let me read any timelines with grain in them.

[Blackadder mk 2]

Oh this is going to be fun,

[The Red]

Originally Posted by B_Munro

A TL where the Chamberlain name does not have OTL's unfortunate connotations for Americans (not to mention Czechs)? I am interested!

Bruce

Back home however, the cornsequences of his policies may be far worse for the British people than Neville's.

[Archangel]

Subscribed, Jack!