Gladstone A Biography
Gladstone A Biography by Philip Magnus, published by Penguin in 2001, offers an in-depth exploration of William Ewart Gladstone, a prominent statesman of the nineteenth century. This biography details Gladstone’s parliamentary journey, beginning in 1832 as a Tory and evolving into a key figure in middle-class liberalism. The book highlights his tenure as Liberal Prime Minister, during which he implemented significant changes in the voting system and various social reforms, earning him the nickname ‘the people’s William.’
Readers will find a vivid portrayal of Gladstone’s character, emphasizing his strong moral principles and dedication to charitable work, including efforts to rescue prostitutes from London’s streets. The biography delves into his relationships with God, family, and the British populace, presenting a comprehensive view of his influence during the Victorian Era. With 482 pages, this edition provides a thorough examination of Gladstone’s life and legacy within the context of historical and political developments in Great Britain.
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William Ewart Gladstone was one of the most extraordinary statesmen of the nineteenth century. He began his parliamentary career in 1832 as a Tory, sitting for a rotten borough. However, over the years he shifted his point of view and became the champion of middle-class liberalism, going on to serve four times as Liberal Prime Minister. A man of strong moral principles, Gladstone brought about sweeping changes in the voting system and many important social reforms, becoming known as ‘the people’s William’. He was also famed for his charitable work rescuing prostitutes from London’s streets.
In this study, Philip Magnus gives us a vivid portrait of a remarkably energetic man whose love of god, of his family and of the British people made him one of the outstanding, and perhaps one of the most characteristic, figures of Victorian Britain.
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