Homeric Synchronism: An Enquiry into the Time and Place of Homer

by William Ewart Gladstone

This Elibron Classics book is a facsimile reprint of a 1876 edition by Macmillan and Co., London.

291 pages, Paperback

First published May 29, 2001

About the author

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.

Reviews

[Richard Epstein · Rating 3 out of 5]

I don't know how to rate this. You can't actually read it; no one could possibly read it, not even the section on Boopis and Glaukopis*. On the other hand, think about the book on Homer which David Cameron or Tony Blair might have produced. Makes old WEG look pretty good, doesn't it?


*Who could have guessed Gladstone would have called someone "Boopis"? It must have been some sort of concealed reference to Disraeli.