Jenkins, Roy
Gladstone
- ISBN 13:
- 9781509868292
- author:
- Jenkins, Roy
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Pan Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 720
- Dimensions:
- 19.7 x 13 centimetres (0.53 kg)
- Genre:
- Biography, Political, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
William Gladstone was one of the stars of nineteenth-century British life. A commanding politician and statesman, he spent sixty-three of his eighty-nine years in the House of Commons and served as prime minister four times, a unique accomplishment. Gladstone's life was marked by a range of interests and pursuits beyond politics. He was a classical scholar, an author, and a voracious reader, while also being a keen walker who enjoyed chopping down trees for recreation. However, his personal life was also complex, with a preoccupation with the idea of his own sinfulness and a tendency towards self-flagellation. This biography by historian Roy Jenkins offers a full and deep portrait of Gladstone, providing a sweeping picture of a tumultuous century in British history.
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