Speeches On Great Questions Of The Day (1870)

Speeches On Great Questions Of The Day is a book written by William Ewart Gladstone, a British statesman who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom four times. The book is a collection of speeches delivered by Gladstone on various important issues of his time, including Irish Home Rule, the abolition of the slave trade, and the reform of the electoral system. The speeches in the book are divided into four parts, each covering a different period of Gladstone's political career. The first part covers his early speeches on the Corn Laws, which were tariffs on imported grain that protected British farmers but raised the price of bread for the poor. The second part covers his speeches on the Irish question, including his support for Home Rule, which would have given Ireland its own parliament within the United Kingdom. The third part covers Gladstone's speeches on foreign policy, including his opposition to the Crimean War and his support for the abolition of slavery. The final part covers his speeches on the reform of the electoral system, including his support for the secret ballot and the extension of the franchise to working-class men.Overall, Speeches On Great Questions Of The Day provides a fascinating insight into the political career of one of Britain's most important statesmen, and sheds light on some of the most important issues of the 19th century.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.