Gladstone and the Liberal Party
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.
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Gladstone and the Liberal Party
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.
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Gladstone and the Liberal Party

Gladstone and the Liberal Party

by Michael J. Winstanley
Gladstone and the Liberal Party

Gladstone and the Liberal Party

by Michael J. Winstanley

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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.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781138177284
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Publication date: 06/22/2016
Series: Lancaster Pamphlets
Pages: 92
Product dimensions: 5.44(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

Michael J. Winstanely

Table of Contents

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
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