Gladstone has worn the test of time very well. When I was young he was out of fashion and Disraeli was thought to be more interesting.I've seen his reputation recover and admiration grow for his fearlessness in doing what he thought was right, his liberalism and fairness.He was greatly criticised for being sanctimonious, but he was a strong Christian who believed God would support the righteous.Sir William has written a book on his famous antecedent. It comprises 20 essays about Gladstone aimed at the general reader. The more I study him, the more I like him.