Wheeler, Michael (Visiting Professor of English, Visiting Profes
William Ewart Gladstone: The Heart and Soul of a Statesman (Spiritual Lives)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780198881513
- author:
- Wheeler, Michael (Visiting Professor of English, Visiting Profes
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 20.4 x 13.5 x 1.7 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Religion, Spirituality, Biography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
William Ewart Gladstone: The Heart and Soul of a Statesman This biography explores the spiritual dimension of William Gladstone's complex inner life, tracing the movements of his heart and soul from his daily disciplines of prayer and reflection to his actions in the public realm and private philanthropy. Gladstone's life was marked by a deep commitment to Christianity and a desire to follow its precepts in his personal and public life. He was a man of letters as well as a politician, and his fiercest battles were often spiritual. This book delves into his inner struggles, including his efforts to rescue women from prostitution and his personal struggles with desire. Through his life and work, Gladstone offers a unique perspective on the intersection of faith and politics, and this biography sheds new light on his inner life and spiritual struggles.
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