Articles
Gladstone’s death and funeral
Marking the centenary of Gladstone’s death.
Writing about Gladstone
As author and statesman, Roy Jenkins gives his impressions of the challenges in tackling a prolific fellow author.
Gladstone and Britain’s Imperial Role
Imperialism has now become a term of abuse, but Dr Eugenio Biagini shows that Gladstonian Liberal policy aimed to develop a partnership of self-governing colonies.
The Hawarden Kite
The techniques of spin-doctoring were well known to Victorian politicians. This article considers a notable case of press management which went wrong. Or did it?
His manner of speech
Extract from: A Diary of the Unionist Parliament 1895-1900.
Gladstone and Ireland
Gladstone wrestled with the problems of Ireland for thirty years. H.C.G. Matthew argues that while Gladstone failed in his objective to integrate Ireland into a United Kingdom his policy still dominates today’s consitutional debates.
Gladstone and Liverpool: MP for South Lancashire, 1865-68
At a crucial stage in his career, Gladstone represented the area of his birth. This article links Liverpool’s reaction to electoral reform and Gladstone’s popularity.
Gladstone as Chancellor
The Exchequer brought fame to Gladstone but in return Gladstone raised the office to the forefront of politics.
A visit to Hawarden
Description of the Gladstone family home.