Project Gutenberg 2006-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 397 Cook, Richard B. (Richard Briscoe) 1838 1916 Cook, Richard Briscoe The Grand Old Man Or, the Life and Public Services of the Right Honorable William Ewart Gladstone, Four Times Prime Minister of England Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Charlie Kirschner, Tom Allen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. "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.) http://book.klll.cc/files/9900/9900-h/images/title.jpg Reading ease score: 57.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Gladstone, W. E. (William Ewart), 1809-1898 Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 1837-1901 Liberal Party (Great Britain) -- Biography Prime ministers -- Great Britain -- Biography DA Text Category: Biographies Category: History - British Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: Politics 768101 2025-08-04T10:23:31.886987 text/html 740129 2020-12-27T02:14:59 text/html 6426004 2025-08-04T10:23:39.868958 application/epub+zip 6438344 2025-08-04T10:23:33.150000 application/epub+zip 363478 2025-08-04T10:23:32.424989 application/epub+zip 6631948 2025-08-04T10:23:45.119976 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 6588233 2025-08-04T10:23:39.195992 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 507563 2022-09-05T05:57:36.028997 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 717957 2025-08-04T10:23:30.605996 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 717864 2020-12-27T02:14:59 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 717865 2020-12-27T02:14:59 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21651 2025-08-04T10:23:45.272931 application/rdf+xml 14927 2025-08-04T10:23:32.528995 image/jpeg 2903 2025-08-04T10:23:32.475991 image/jpeg 268711 2020-12-27T02:15:00 application/octet-stream application/zip 6221820 2020-12-27T02:15:00 application/octet-stream application/zip 268656 2020-12-27T02:15:00 application/octet-stream application/zip 6260115 2025-08-04T10:23:32.110022 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia