W. E. (William Ewart) Gladstone
William Ewart Gladstone was a British statesman and Liberal Party politician. In a career lasting over 60 years, he was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom for 12 years, spread over four non-consecutive terms beginning in 1868 and ending in 1894. He also was Chancellor of the Exchequer four times, for over 12 years. Apart from 1845 to 1847, he was a Member of Parliament (MP) from 1832 to 1895 and represented a total of five constituencies.
Chapter of Autobiography
Witness a leader's intellectual battle as he navigates the shifting tides of public opinion and wrestles with past convictions to forge a path towards justice and reform.
By W. E. (William Ewart) Gladstone
Studies on Homer and the Homeric Age, Vol. 2 of 3 Olympus; or, the Religion of the Homeric Age
Explore the thrilling world of ancient Greece, where gods and myths intertwine, revealing a society's evolving beliefs through epic tales.
By W. E. (William Ewart) Gladstone
Studies on Homer and the Homeric Age, Vol. 1 of 3 I. Prolegomena II. Achæis; or, the Ethnology of the Greek Races
Explore the Ancient Greek world with Homer's stories, and discover how these tales have impacted culture, history, and civilization.
By W. E. (William Ewart) Gladstone
On Books and the Housing of Them
A personal reflection with practical advice, inviting readers to consider the profound importance of books and the art of managing an expanding literary world.
By W. E. (William Ewart) Gladstone
The Speeches (In Full) of the Rt. Hon. W. E. Gladstone, M.P., and William O'Brien, M.P., on Home Rule, Delivered in Parliament, Feb. 16 and 17, 1888.
** Witness a clash of empires and a nation's cry for independence as powerful voices challenge the status quo and demand the right to self-govern.
By W. E. (William Ewart) Gladstone
Studies on Homer and the Homeric Age, Vol. 3 of 3 I. Agorè: Polities of the Homeric Age. II. Ilios: Trojans and Greeks Compared. III. Thalassa: The Outer Geography. IV. Aoidos: Some Points of the Poetry of Homer.
Uncover ancient Greece's political roots as revealed through epic poems, exploring kingship, assemblies, and justice in a world that shapes modern democratic ideals.
By W. E. (William Ewart) Gladstone