The Life of William Ewart Gladstone, Vol. 1 (of 3) 1809-1859

"The Life of William Ewart Gladstone, Vol. 1 (of 3)" by John Morley is a book that explores the early life and career of a major British leader. It's a look into the life of William Ewart Gladstone, from his childhood in Liverpool and education at Eton, to his rise in politics up to 1859. The author wants to show all sides of Gladstone as a person and how he impacted the government. He reflects on how tough it is to write about someone so recently in politics while making a direct connection between Gladstone's personal story and the political issues of the time. This leads to understanding how his early family life and strong beliefs shaped his important role in British history.