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What Explains Gladstone's Development from Tory to Peelite to Liberal?
Title: What Explains Gladstone's Development from Tory to Peelite to Liberal?
Category: History / World History
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What Explains Gladstone's Development from Tory to Peelite to Liberal?
Many have seen Gladstone's political career as one dominated by contradictions. Gladstone started out as a high Anglican Tory and a strong opponent of reform. During the Tory party split, Gladstone followed Peel to become a Peelite and gradually he became swayed to the liberal end of politics, ending his career as one of the most popular icons of Victorian Liberalism who's great reforming ministry of 1868-74 seemed to oppose everything he had initially stood for.
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beliefs, his own ambition, as well as his visit to Italy. While historians argue over the main influences in his life, what is clear is that he made a mark on the political world with his own brand of liberalism, and with his help, the Liberal party emerged.
Bibliography ˇGladstone - Biagini ˇGladstone and Liberalism - Adelmann ˇGladstone and Disraeli - Abbott ˇGladstone - Modern History Review - Feuchtwanger ˇGladstone - Modern History Review - Goodlad ˇYears of Expansion - Baumann ˇGladstone - Winstanley
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