Gladstone and the Logic of Victorian Politics
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Gladstone and the Logic of Victorian Politics by Ian St John
This book analyses the career of William Gladstone, charting the key stages in his political development and the ideas and influences that shaped his conduct.‘A lucid and clearly presented analysis of the ways in which scholars have approached and interpreted the great Victorian’ —Eugenio F. Biagini, ‘Victorian Studies’
‘…St John provide[s] a detailed examination of the multiple turns and twists in Gladstone’s 60 plus years in public life. In the course of doing so he provides a thorough evaluation of the recent outpouring of Gladstonian literature. St John does this with assurance and welcome clarity...’ —Russ Foster, ‘History Review’
‘The author provides frequent summaries and analyses throughout the text. One can read the work straight through, but readers can also go to specific sections and find them clearly laid out and summarized. In this regard, it would well serve any academic community. Recommended.’ —P. T. Smith, Saint Joseph’s University, ‘Choice’
Ian St John has taught history at Haberdashers’ Aske’s School in Hertfordshire since 2000. His chief research interests are in Victorian history.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781843318729 |
| ISBN 10 | 1843318725 |
| Title | Gladstone and the Logic of Victorian Politics |
| Author | Ian St John |
| Series | Anthem Perspectives In History |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Anthem Press |
| Year published | 2010-11-01 |
| Number of pages | 464 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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