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The Life of the Rt. Hon. Sir Charles W. Dilke, Volume 2
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28 totalTHE LIFE OF THE RT. HON. - SIR CHARLES W. DILKE - BART., M.P. - BEGUN BY STEPHEN GWYNN, M.P. - COMPLETED AND EDITED BY - GERTRUDE M. TUCKWELL - LITERARY EXECUTRIX OF SIR CHARLES DILKE - WITH PORTRAITS AND ILLUSTRATIONS - IN TWO VOLUMES - VOL. II. - CONTENTS OF VOL. II. - CHAPTER - XXXIV. HOME AFFAIRS (OCTOBER, 1883, TO DECEMBER, 1884) - XXXV. EGYPT (1884) - XXXVI. FRANCHISE AND REDISTRIBUTION (JULY TO DECEMBER, 1884) - XXXVII. FOREIGN AFFAIRS IN 1884 - XXXVIII. DIVIDED COUNSELS (JANUARY AND FEBRUARY, 1885) - XXXIX. THE FALL OF KHARTOUM AND THE PENJDEH INCIDENT - XL. REDISTRIBUTION: COERCION AND DEVOLUTION (1885) - XLI. FALL OF ADMINISTRATION (JUNE TO JULY, 1885) - XLII. OUT OF OFFICE (JULY, 1885) - XLIII. THE TURNING-POINT (JULY, 1885, TO JULY, 1886) - XLIV. THE RADICAL PROGRAMME VERSUS HOME RULE (JULY TO DECEMBER, 1885)
XLVI. THE FIRST HOME RULE BILL (FEBRUARY TO JULY, 1886) - XLVII. LADY DILKE—76, SLOANE STREET - XLVIII. FOREIGN POLICY - XLIX. PUBLIC LIFE AND RETURN TO PARLIAMENT (1886-1894) - L. INDIA AND FRANCE—RHODES AND BISMARCK (1886-1892) - LI. PERSONAL LIFE—IN OPPOSITION (1895-1904) - LII. LABOUR (1870-1911) - LIII. WORK FOR NATIVE RACES (1870-1911) - LIV. THE BRITISH ARMY - LV. IMPERIAL DEFENCE - LVI. ARMY AND NAVY IN PARLIAMENT - LVII. DEATH OF LADY DILKE—PARLIAMENT OF 1905 - LVIII. FOREIGN AFFAIRS (1890-1910) - LIX. THE LAST YEARS - LX. LITERARY WORK AND INTERESTS - LXI. TABLE TALK - INDEX - LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS TO VOL. II
CHAPTER XXXV - EGYPT
CHAPTER XXXVII - FOREIGN AFFAIRS IN 1884
CHAPTER XXXVIII - DIVIDED COUNSELS - JANUARY AND FEBRUARY, 1885
CHAPTER XXXIX - THE FALL OF KHARTOUM AND THE PENJDEH INCIDENT
CHAPTER XL - REDISTRIBUTION: COERCION AND DEVOLUTION
CHAPTER XLI - FALL OF ADMINISTRATION - JUNE TO JULY, 1885
CHAPTER XLII - OUT OF OFFICE - JULY, 1885
CHAPTER XLIII - THE TURNING-POINT - JULY, 1885, TO JULY, 1886
Description
An insightful portrait of a pivotal Victorian statesman, this volume follows Sir Charles Dilke as he navigates the turbulent waters of late‑19th‑century British politics. Through vivid accounts of heated cabinet debates, the narrative reveals Dilke’s skillful mediation between towering figures such as Chamberlain, Hartington and Gladstone, and his crucial role in shaping the Liberal Party’s stance on electoral reform. Readers are drawn into the intricate dance of alliances and rivalries that defined the era, while also catching glimpses of Dilke’s personal convictions and the pressures of public service.
The book continues by tracing Dilke’s involvement in the contentious discussions surrounding franchise expansion and redistribution, highlighting his strategic use of statistics to challenge entrenched positions. His ability to bridge divides earns him the confidence of both party leaders and opponents, positioning him as a trusted interlocutor in a time of profound change. The narrative balances political intrigue with a keen sense of the man behind the headlines, offering a compelling look at a figure who helped steer Britain toward a more inclusive future.
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Language
en
Duration
~21 hours (1226K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2005-07-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
About the author
Stephen Lucius Gwynn
1864–1950
An Irish writer and public figure who moved easily between literature and politics, he wrote on biography, travel, history, and the landscapes of Ireland with a clear, thoughtful style. His life also took him into Parliament and onto the front lines of World War I, giving his work an unusual mix of literary grace and lived experience.
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