Salisbury resigned on 11 July 1902. He died on 22 August 1903. The great issues which had divided the country in his time colonialism, Ireland and Africa – lasted in British politics for most of the next century. The one great issue which was not appreciated at the time was the rise of militant German nationalism, which in the next century led to two World Wars. Throughout his career Salisbury wrote articles for the "Quarterly Review", which have now been edited and published.