Gladstone and the Liberal Party
Gladstone and the Liberal Party

Author: Michael J. Winstanley

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2006-06-07

Total Pages: 90

ISBN-13: 1134960026

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With a public career spanning 62 years, Gladstone dominated the Victorian political arena. Yet he remains an enigmatic figure; a high Anglican, Tory protectionist who became leader of the Liberals, a party associated with free trade and religious Nonconformity. Michael Winstanley examines both Gladstone and the environment in which he operated, concentrating in particular on the political and social composition of the party which he led. He argues that the parliamentary `Gladstonian Liberals' were far from unqualified supporters of Gladstone and that much of his power was derived from his popularity amongst the electorate. He concludes with an assessment of Gladstone's achievements and his political legacy.

Democracy and Religion
Democracy and Religion

Author: J. P. Parry

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 1989-03-02

Total Pages: 524

ISBN-13: 9780521367837

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An account of how the various religious and educational issues tackled by politicians led to the fall of Gladstone's first liberal party government in 1874 and to an identity crisis for British Liberalism.

Gladstone and the Logic of Victorian Politics
Gladstone and the Logic of Victorian Politics

Author: Ian St. John

Publisher: Anthem Press

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 465

ISBN-13: 1843318725

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This book provides a thorough analysis of the political career of William Gladstone, one of the most intriguing figures in modern British history. 'Gladstone and the Logic of Victorian Politics' captures the incredible richness of Gladstone's political journey, tracing his evolution from Tory defender of a theocratic Anglican state to great reforming Liberal Prime Minister, always prepared to champion the 'masses against the classes'. Each stage in Gladstone's development is assessed in the light of recent historiographical debates and his own fascinating explanations of his conduct.

The Rise of Gladstone to the Leadership of the Liberal Party
The Rise of Gladstone to the Leadership of the Liberal Party

Author: W. E. Williams

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2014-07-16

Total Pages: 201

ISBN-13: 1107456266

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Originally published in 1934, this book provides a concise examination of a crucial time in William Gladstone's political career. The text was based upon close examination of Gladstone's papers for the period 1859 to 1869 and these papers are quoted extensively throughout. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Gladstone and British political history.

Gladstone, Whiggery, and the Liberal Party, 1874-1886
Gladstone, Whiggery, and the Liberal Party, 1874-1886

Author: Terence Andrew Jenkins

Publisher: Oxford : Clarendon Press ; New York : Oxford University Press

Published: 1988

Total Pages: 346

ISBN-13:

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Aiming to restore "Whiggery" to a position of significance in Liberal politics of the period, T.A. Jenkins reassesses the role of the aristocratic Whigs in the Liberal Party of the 1870s and 1880s. The leadership of Granville and Hartington is examined, as well as the leadership crisis of 1879-80, and the Whig strategies following Gladstone's return to power in 1880. Presenting an entirely new picture of the nature of Liberal politics, Jenkins asserts that the Irish Question was of central importance in the split of the Liberal Party.

William Gladstone
William Gladstone

Author: Roland Quinault

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2016-03-03

Total Pages: 369

ISBN-13: 1134766874

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William Ewart Gladstone (1809-98) was the outstanding statesman of the Victorian age. He was an MP for over sixty years, a long serving and exceptional Chancellor of the Exchequer and four times Prime Minister. As the leader of the Liberal party over three decades, he personified the values and policies of later Victorian Liberalism. Gladstone, however, was always more than just a politician. He was also a considerable scholar, a dedicated Churchman and had a range of interests and connections that made him, in many respects, the quintessential Victorian. Yet important aspects of Gladstone's life have received relatively little recent attention from historians. This study reappraises Gladstone by focusing on five themes: his reputation; his representation in visual and material culture; his personal life; his role as an official; and the ethical and political basis of his international policies. This collection of original, often multidisciplinary studies, provides new perspectives on Gladstone's public and private life. As such, it illustrates the many-sided nature of his career and the complexities of his personality.