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To what extent was British foreign policy in the 1920s based on illusions? When discussing Britain's foreign policy in the 1920s, it is important to remember that British politicians were forced to respond to the real and potential actions of a wide variety of powers. Indeed, non-Britons, as well as the Prime minister, Parliament, and public opinion, largely determined foreign policy. In this light, what first appeared to be foolish political errors might actually have been fully justified decisions. For example, British conduct at the Treaty of Versailles has been widely criticised; Lloyd George, the prime minister at the time, was accused of being too soft in his attempts to ease the harsh terms France wished to impose, and of ignoring his Cabinet's advice. Lloyd George talked hard, but this was merely an effort to please the voters back home, and this has led to historians branding him a political chameleon....

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