At the turn of the 20th century, Britain stood at a crossroads in history. Poverty, disease and inequality were severely undermining the very foundation of society. In response to these challenges, the Liberal government implemented a series of epoch-making reforms between 1906 and 1914, such as providing free school meals and health checks for children, establishing pensions for the elderly, and initiating the rudiments of social security through the National Insurance Act. These reforms were not merely policies but a declaration that the state had both responsibility and the ability to safeguard the well-being of its people. This course will take you into this crucial period to understand how the Liberal reforms transformed the relationship between the state and its citizens and set the stage for Britain's journey towards a welfare state.

This course will be led by Dr. Alexandre Loktionov, a distinguished scholar with profound academic expertise. He is…