Overview

Morley's authorised biography of Gladstone (1809–1898) was published in 1903, and is a landmark of political biography. Four times Liberal Prime Minister between 1868 and 1894, Gladstone had left an enormous archive of letters, papers and diaries, which Morley (1838–1923), himself a noted Liberal politician and writer, spent five years distilling into three volumes. Although many other biographies and editions have since been published, Morley's work is still valuable for his use of primary sources, especially for the earlier part of Gladstone's career. Morley avoids overt party bias, but is understandably discreet in his treatment of more recent political events. He also ignores more private aspects of his subject's life and, as an agnostic, did not empathise with Gladstone's strong religious convictions. Volume 3 covers the period from 1880 to Gladstone's death in 1898, including the Sudan crisis, and the fierce debates over Irish Home Rule.

Full Product Details

Author:   John Morley
Publisher:   Cambridge University Press
Imprint:   Cambridge University Press (Virtual Publishing)
ISBN:  

9780511795343

ISBN 10:   0511795343
Publication Date:   07 October 2011
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Undefined
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order  
We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately.

Table of Contents

Book VIII. 1880–1885: 1. Opening days of the new parliament; 2. An episode in toleration; 3. Majuba; 4. New phases of the Irish revolution; 5. Egypt; 6. Political jubilee; 7. Colleagues - northern cruise - Egypt; 8. Reform; 9. The Soudan; 10. Interior of the cabinet; 11. Defeat of ministers; 12. Accession of Lord Salisbury; Book IX. 1885–1886; 1. Leadership and the general election; 2. The polls in 1885; 3. A critical month; 4. Fall of the first Salisbury government; 5. The new policy; 6. Introduction of the bill; 7. The political atmosphere - defeat of the bill; Book X. 1886–1898: 1. The morrow of defeat; 2. The alternation policy in act; 3. The special commission; 4. An interim; 5. Breach with Mr. Parnell; 6. Biarritz; 7. The fourth administration; 8. Retirement from public life; 9. The close; 10. Final; Appendix; Chronology; Index.

Reviews

Author Information

Tab Content 6

Author Website:  

Customer Reviews

Recent Reviews

No review item found!

Add your own review!

Countries Available

All regions