After Thirty Years

After Thirty Years is a book written by W. E. Gladstone, a British politician and statesman who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom four times in the 19th century. The book is a collection of essays and speeches that Gladstone wrote and delivered over a period of thirty years, from 1844 to 1874. The topics covered in the book include Gladstone's views on politics, religion, education, and social issues such as the Irish Question and the abolition of slavery. The essays and speeches provide a glimpse into the mind of one of the most influential figures of Victorian Britain and offer insights into the political and social debates of the time.Gladstone's writing style is formal and eloquent, reflecting his background as a classical scholar and his deep knowledge of history and literature. His arguments are often nuanced and complex, and he frequently draws on examples from ancient Greece and Rome to illustrate his points.Overall, After Thirty Years is a fascinating read for anyone interested in Victorian politics and society, and offers a valuable perspective on the issues that shaped British history in the 19th century.1928. Written by his son, this literary work tells the story of Mr. Gladstone's life. He attempts to present a true and complete picture of his father's personality, as most other writers had presented an untrue picture of his father, thus transforming the man into what is repellent and untrue. The author gives his own views of Mr. Gladstone from his own personal knowledge, records and experience. He admits at possessing no skill at writing or composing books, but facts are facts.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.