Gladstone and the Liberal Party

ISBN-13: 9780415035743 / Angielski / Miękka / 1990 / 90 str.

Michael J. Winstanley; M. Winstanley; Michael J. Winstanley

Opis

With a public career spanning 62 years, William Gladstone dominated the Victorian political arena. He remains, however, an enigmatic figure; a high Anglican, Tory protectionist who became leader of the Liberals, a party associated with free trade and religious non-conformity. This biography 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. The author argues that the parliamentary Gladstonian Liberals were far from unqualified supporters of Gladstone, and that much of Gladstone's power was derived from his popularity amongst the electorate. The text concludes with an assessment of Gladstone's achievements and his political legacy.

Recenzje

` ... most welcome not only for students of nineteenth-century British history but also, I suspect, for many teachers of this period too. Whilst being wonderfully short, providing a fine and readable overview, it nevertheless covers an immense amount of ground.' - History Review

Spis treści

Foreword; Chronological table of events; Chapter 1 Interpretations of Gladstone; Chapter 2 The Liberals; Chapter 3 Gladstone and the Liberals, 1859–74; Chapter 4 Doubts, desertions and decline: 1880–94; Chapter 5 Conclusion

O autorze

Michael J. Winstanely