The Milner Group Unveiled Uncovering the Hidden Networks of Power

In this iDeep Dive episode, we delve into Carroll Quigley's The Anglo-American Establishment, which details the history and influence of the Milner Group, a powerful and secretive network of British elites. Quigley traces the group's origins to Cecil Rhodes and its expansion through Oxford, influencing key institutions like The Times and the Royal Institute of International Affairs. This episode examines the group's pivotal role in shaping British foreign policy, their impact on the post-World War I settlement, and their controversial advocacy for appeasement. We also explore the group's connections to prominent figures and their strategies for swaying public opinion and policy decisions.