An invaluable biography of an extremely important and somewhat neglected figure in British life, Leonard Woolf (1880-1969). Stansky and Leventhal illustrate how this seminal figure in twentieth-century British society was shaped by religion and spirituality.
William Gladstone's significant role in nineteenth-century Britain as a four-time Prime Minister and long-time Liberal Party leader is explored through a multifaceted lens. The book is structured into five sections—Images, Personal Questions, Officialdom, and Ethics and Internationalism—offering fresh insights into his motivations and beliefs. It aims to illuminate the complexities of his character and contributions, addressing gaps in historical understanding and providing a comprehensive view of his influence on various aspects of society.
A study of Anglo-American connections, covering the whole period since the American Revolution. It examines not only diplomatic relations, but also a wide variety of social, economic, intellectual and cultural connections. It aims to illuminate the evolution of bilateral relations.