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The Life of William Ewart Gladstone, Vol. 3 (of 3) / 1890-1898

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This volume chronicles the later public career of William Ewart Gladstone, examining his leadership in parliament, cabinet dynamics and coalition tensions, debates over Irish home rule and relations with Irish parliamentary leaders, military crises and imperial interventions in Egypt and the Sudan, electoral contests and the rise and fall of administrations, reform efforts, and his retirement and final years. It interweaves chronological narrative of parliamentary sessions, elections, and ministerial decision-making with analysis of policy choices, personalities in cabinet, constitutional questions, and the interaction between public opinion and party politics.

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John Morley

John Morley was a prominent English writer, politician, and journalist known for his insightful essays and critiques on political philosophy and literature. He served as a member of Parliament and held various governmental roles, including Postmaster General. Morley's notable works include 'Burke,' a critical examination of the political thought of Edmund Burke, and the 'Critical Miscellanies' series, which features essays on influential figures such as Robespierre, Turgot, and George Eliot. His writings reflect a deep engagement with the intellectual currents of his time, contributing significantly to the discourse on liberalism and social reform.

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