John Morley's classic biography of William Ewart Gladstone remains one of the most comprehensive and insightful studies of the great Victorian statesman. From Gladstone's early years as a rising star in British politics to his final days as a revered elder statesman, Morley provides a detailed and nuanced account of Gladstone's life and legacy. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of modern Britain and the evolution of parliamentary democracy. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.