Gladstone and the Liberal Party (Paperback)


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.

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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.

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Product Details

General

Imprint

Routledge

Country of origin

United Kingdom

Series

Lancaster Pamphlets

Release date

November 1990

Availability

Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days

First published

1990

Authors

Dimensions

216 x 138 x 6mm (L x W x T)

Format

Paperback

Pages

90

ISBN-13

978-0-415-03574-3

Barcode

9780415035743

Categories

LSN

0-415-03574-0



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