Once upon a time, British politicians were held up as exemplars; they were colourful, and their actions were noted around the world. Neville Chamberlain, former British prime minister, became infamous for appeasing Nazi Germany. He declared, upon returning from the 1938 Munich conference that sacrificed Czech Sudetenland to please Germany: ?I believe it is peace for our time!? Famous last words, as World War II started shortly thereafter.It is worth remembering him for two reasons: firs…