The Wife of Sir Isaac Harman
Wells published a novel examining marriage, women's autonomy and social convention.
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1914 in Great Britain — Page 13
Explore 490 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1914.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1914
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The World Set Free
Wells published The World Set Free, anticipating atomic warfare and international government.
Thirty-Year Admiralty Supply Agreement
Concludes a long-term arrangement guaranteeing the Royal Navy a secure supply of Persian fuel oil.
War Disrupts Liberal Economic Order
The outbreak of the First World War confronted Hirst with wartime restrictions and strains on the free trade principles associated with the newspaper.
Western Front Cavalry Command
Serves as a senior British cavalry commander during the opening Western Front battles.
Whip
Appointed Whip of the Labour Party, 1st term
Working-Class Politics
Develops political views in the South Wales coalfield.
Ypres Cavalry Defence
Commands cavalry engaged in the critical fighting around Ypres.
Ypres Command Reputation
Wins praise for leadership during the 1914 fighting at Ypres.
Ypres Line Holding
His cavalry formations help hold threatened sectors during the Ypres fighting.
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