Themes: Leaders
Writing about Paddy
A look at how Paddy Ashdown’s life and career were remembered and celebrated in the media.
Paddy Ashdown – An Appreciation
A recollection of the career of Paddy Ashdown, Leader of the Liberal Democrats 1988–99.
The historical Gladstone and the contemporary Gladstone
Gladstone’s library at Hawarden.
The general election of 1874
Analysis of the reasons behind the crushing Liberal defeat in 1874.
Jogging along by the Parliamentary train?
Gladstone’s first government and the House of Lords.
Gladstone’s first ministry and Ireland
The Liberal government’s policy on Ireland.
A Chapter of Autobiography as campaign document
Examination of the role played by the publication of Gladstone’s pamphlet during the 1868 election campaign.
The general election of 1868
Discussion of the results of the election that brought the Liberals to power.