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 …showed first 75 words of 2280 total…

…showed last 75 words of 2280 total…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 ·Gladstone - Biagini ·Gladstone and Liberalism - Adelmann ·Gladstone and Disraeli - Abbott ·Gladstone - Modern History Review - Feuchtwanger ·Gladstone - Modern History Review - Goodlad ·Years of Expansion - Baumann ·Gladstone - Winstanley