In Disreali's second premiership the Eastern Question came about;
Gladstone had wanted to support the Christian proviences who were freeing themselves.
Disraeli however decided to keep the alliance with Turkey because he believed if the Proviences became independant countries they would fall under the influence of Russia and this would enable Russia to get ships on to the Med.
Now what if Gladstone had been in power?
Gladstone had wanted to support the Christian proviences who were freeing themselves.
Disraeli however decided to keep the alliance with Turkey because he believed if the Proviences became independant countries they would fall under the influence of Russia and this would enable Russia to get ships on to the Med.
Now what if Gladstone had been in power?