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100 1 _aCook, Richard B.
_q(Richard Briscoe),
_d1838-1916
245 1 4 _aThe Grand Old Man :
_bOr, the Life and Public Services of the Right Honorable William Ewart Gladstone, Four Times Prime Minister of England
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2006-02-01
508 _aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Charlie Kirschner, Tom Allen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
520 _a"The Grand Old Man" by Richard B. Cook is a historical biography written during the late 19th century. The book chronicles the life and public services of the distinguished statesman William Ewart Gladstone, who served four times as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. It delves into Gladstone's significant contributions to British politics, social reforms, and his advocacy for human rights, portraying him as a champion of liberty and morality. At the start of the biography, the author sets the stage by highlighting the historical context in which Gladstone lived, characterized by political unrest and a call for reform in the British Empire. Specifically, it discusses Gladstone's ancestry, his formative years, and early influences that shaped his ideals and future political career. The opening chapters emphasize the moral and intellectual upbringing of Gladstone, illustrating his remarkable character and the attributes that would define him as a prominent political figure. Cook also provides insights into the societal dynamics of Gladstone's time, setting the groundwork for understanding his legacy and the impact of his policies on both the United Kingdom and its international relations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGladstone, W. E. (William Ewart), 1809-1898
653 _aGreat Britain -- Politics and government -- 1837-1901
653 _aLiberal Party (Great Britain) -- Biography
653 _aPrime ministers -- Great Britain -- Biography
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9900
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