In Robert Harris's new research, it becomes clear that Herbert Asquith's relationship with Venetia Stanley was more than a mere affair, influencing key military decisions.
Harris indicates that Asquith shared vital military secrets with Stanley, compromising national security and impacting the course of British history.
Asquith's correspondence with Stanley reveals a deep emotional connection, as he wrote her love poetry and sought her advice during important cabinet meetings.
This scandalous relationship, previously thought to be insignificant, was a pivotal factor in both military and political crises leading up to World War I.
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