John Morley
John Morley, 1st Viscount Morley of Blackburn,, was a British Liberal statesman, writer and newspaper editor.
Burke
Discover the story of a controversial 18th-century political thinker, whose choices sparked both admiration and fierce criticism in an era of great political upheaval.
By John Morley
Rousseau (Volume 1 and 2)
Witness the extraordinary life of a philosopher whose radical ideas ignited a revolution, forever changing the course of society and governance.
By John Morley
The Life of William Ewart Gladstone, Vol. 1 (of 3) 1809-1859
Discover the story of a young British leader, from his Liverpool family to the start of his amazing political career.
By John Morley
Indian speeches (1907-1909)
Visions of early 20th-century British rule over India are explored from the perspective of a government official, from the budget to political unrest and plague.
By John Morley
Voltaire
Discover how one man's fight for reason ignited a revolution of thought, challenging the old ways and sparking a new era of freedom.
By John Morley
Critical Miscellanies (Vol. 3 of 3), Essay 9: The Expansion of England
Explore how a nation's identity was forged through colonization and the echoes of revolution.
By John Morley
Diderot and the Encyclopædists (Vol. 1 of 2)
** Discover how a band of intellectuals ignited a revolution of thought, challenging old beliefs and paving the way for a new era of reason and societal change.
By John Morley
Diderot and the Encyclopædists (Vol. 2 of 2)
Witness the clash of ethics and society as a father and son debate morality, medicine, and the very nature of right and wrong during an age of intellectual revolution.
By John Morley
The Life of William Ewart Gladstone, Vol. 3 (of 3) 1890-1898
Witness the tumultuous final acts of a political giant's career as he confronts challenges, navigates conflicts, and leaves a lasting impact on British governance and Irish policy.
By John Morley
Critical Miscellanies (Vol. 3 of 3), Essay 1: On Popular Culture
In a call for enriched community intellect, a speaker champions accessible education, advocating for history and languages to shape informed, engaged citizens.
By John Morley
Critical Miscellanies (Vol. 2 of 3), Essay 3: Condorcet
Amidst the French Revolution, a lone philosopher fights for reason and human rights, believing in the endless possibilities of human progress.
By John Morley
Critical Miscellanies (Vol. 3 of 3), Essay 7: W.R. Greg: A Sketch
Discover the life of a 19th-century thinker who went from manufacturing cotton to shaping political thought and societal reform through his profound writings.
By John Morley
On Compromise
Explore the friction that occurs when personal conviction collides with society's expectations.
By John Morley
The Life of William Ewart Gladstone: Index
Enter the world of Victorian politics through the detailed index of a prominent figure's life, where key players and legislative milestones shape a historical record.
By John Morley
The Life of William Ewart Gladstone, Vol. 2 (of 3) 1859-1880
Witness the tumultuous journey of a political figure as he navigates revolution, war, and reform while challenging the norms of British politics.
By John Morley
Critical Miscellanies (Vol. 3 of 3), Essay 4: The Life of George Eliot
Discover the personal and professional life of a groundbreaking 19th-century female author as she navigates love, societal expectations, and the creation of literary masterpieces.
By John Morley
Critical Miscellanies, Vol. 1, Essay 2: Carlyle
A famed thinker's powerful impact during the Victorian era is explored, acknowledging both his profound insights and controversial beliefs that sparked both reflection and conflict.
By John Morley
Critical Miscellanies (Vol. 1 of 3), Essay 1: Robespierre
Witness the rise and fall of a revolutionary figure whose unwavering beliefs shaped a nation and sealed his own doom.
By John Morley
Critical Miscellanies (Vol. 3 of 3), Essay 8: France in the Eighteenth Century
Discover the real reasons behind France's earth-shattering revolution as a nation's decay ignites a firestorm of change.
By John Morley
Critical Miscellanies (Vol. 2 of 3), Essay 2: Turgot
Meet a brilliant and ethical man from 18th-century France, whose revolutionary ideas challenged the norm as society marched relentlessly toward revolution.
By John Morley