In this episode of CSS Breakdown: Book by Book, we explore Chapter 21 of Mastering Modern British History (Fourth Edition) by Norman Lowe, focusing on the Liberal government in power from 1905 to 1914. We'll delve into the era of New Liberalism, characterized by its radical shift towards state-led social reform and a government no longer dominated by wealthy landowners. The episode will cover the significant tensions and crises that defined these years, including the bitter confrontation with the House of Lords, culminating in the Parliament Act of 1911. We also examine the determined and often violent campaign of the suffragettes for women's voting rights and the widespread industrial unrest that led to a wave of strikes. A major focus will be the escalating Irish Home Rule crisis, where civil war was narrowly averted by the outbreak of World War I. Finally, we'll analyze Britain's foreign policy under Sir Edward Grey, tracing the growing friendship with France, the deteriorating relations with Germany, and the complex events that ultimately drew Britain into the First World War.