This collection brings together some of the most brilliant and insightful writings of one of England's greatest statesmen, William Ewart Gladstone. From politics and economics to literature and theology, Gladstone's wide-ranging interests and erudition are on full display. The book includes excerpts from Gladstone's speeches, essays, and letters, as well as a biographical introduction that provides context for his life and work. 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.