William Ewart Gladstone: Life And Public Services (1898)

By Thomas W. Handford

William Ewart Gladstone: Life And Public Services is a biography of the British statesman and four-time Prime Minister, William Ewart Gladstone. The book was written by Thomas W. Handford and first published in 1898. The biography covers Gladstone's life from his birth in Liverpool in 1809 to his death in 1898. It details his education at Eton and Oxford, his early political career as a Tory MP, and his eventual conversion to liberalism. The book explores Gladstone's political philosophy and his major accomplishments, including his reforms of the British electoral system, his advocacy for Irish Home Rule, and his efforts to improve working conditions for British laborers. Handford also delves into Gladstone's personal life, including his marriage to Catherine Glynne and his relationships with his children. The book provides insights into Gladstone's character, his religious beliefs, and his friendships with other notable figures of the time, such as Queen Victoria and Benjamin Disraeli. Overall, William Ewart Gladstone: Life And Public Services offers a comprehensive look at one of Britain's most influential politicians and provides valuable insights into the political and social climate of the Victorian era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164107798
• ISBN13: 9781164107798
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 528 Pages
• Weight: 1.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"