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William Ewart Gladstone

Born

in Liverpool, England

December 29, 1809

Died

May 19, 1898

Genre

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One of the most prominent figures in nineteenth century British politics. Known as G.O.M, which stood for 'Grand Old Man' (although his rival Benjamin Disraeli joked that it was actually 'God's Only Mistake')

William Ewart Gladstone served four times as Liberal Prime Minister (1868 - 1874, 1880 - 1885, 1886 and 1892 - 1894). As such, he dominated the latter half of the century.

His hobbies included reforming prostitutes, felling trees and insulting Benjamin Disraeli. Despite a mutual dislike between Gladstone and Queen Victoria, he was one of the most successful politicians of his day.

His rule was dominated by the Irish Question, but his reforms were far-reaching and addressed a wide range of domestic and foreign policy issues. ...more

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	Българските ужаси и източният въпрос / Уроци по клане by William Ewart Gladstone, Уилям Гладстон, Добри Минков (преводач) 4.30 avg rating — 67 ratings — published 1876	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	On Books and the Housing of Them 3.39 avg rating — 57 ratings — published 1890 — 40 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Bulgarian Horrors and the Question of the East 4.07 avg rating — 14 ratings — 50 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Lessons in Massacre; Or, the Conduct of the Turkish Government in and About Bulgaria Since May, 1876 4.63 avg rating — 8 ratings — published 2008 — 26 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Gleanings of Past Years, 1848-78. Vol. I. The Throne, and the Prince Consort; The Cabinet, and Constitution it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 3 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Homeric Synchronism: An Enquiry into the Time and Place of Homer 3.50 avg rating — 4 ratings — published 2001 — 38 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Puro vicio: Libros y lecturas by William Ewart Gladstone, Íñigo García Ureta (Translator), Edith Wharton 3.25 avg rating — 4 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Handbook of Home Rule Being articles on the Irish question by William Ewart Gladstone, John Morley, Richard Barry O'Brien 3.67 avg rating — 3 ratings — published 2006 — 46 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The impregnable rock of Holy Scripture 3.33 avg rating — 3 ratings — published 2009 — 73 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Life and pontificate of Pope Pius IX 4.50 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 1878	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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“If you are cold, tea will warm you;
if you are too heated, it will cool you;
If you are depressed, it will cheer you;
If you are excited, it will calm you.”
― William Ewart Gladstone

tags: tea

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“Books are delightful society. If you go into a room and find it full of books - even without taking them from the shelves they seem to speak to you, to bid you welcome. ”
― William Ewart Gladstone

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“We look forward to the time when the Power of Love will replace the Love of Power. Then will our world know the blessings of peace.”
― William Ewart Gladstone

tags: peace

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