Chapter of Autobiography by W. E. Gladstone
"Chapter of Autobiography" by W. E. Gladstone is a personal reflection and political treatise written in the late 19th century. This work serves as a self-examination where Gladstone addresses his past positions on the Established Church of Ireland and the changes in his political beliefs, particularly regarding the intersection of church and state. The book likely falls within the genre of political autobiography. In this chapter, Gladstone articulates his past advocacy forthe Established Church in Ireland and explores the evolution of his thoughts that led him to oppose it. He reflects on his earlier arguments for its maintenance, explaining that he once believed it served the national interest and moral duty. However, he acknowledges the profound changes in society and the growing sentiment for religious equality that influenced his shift. He argues that his political journey does not stem from inconsistency but rather from a moral obligation to adapt to the evolving political landscape where a state church is no longer tenable. Throughout, Gladstone engages with themes of political integrity, public consciousness, and the historical context of church-state relations, revealing his complex relationship with his own convictions and his commitment to justice and reform. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Gladstone, W. E. (William Ewart), 1809-1898 |
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| LoC No. | 03027854 |
| Title | Chapter of Autobiography |
| Note | Reading ease score: 49.7 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Richard Hulse, Simon Gardner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Gladstone, W. E. (William Ewart), 1809-1898 |
| Subject | Church of Ireland -- Establishment and disestablishment |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 47862 |
| Release Date | Jan 3, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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