On the record
Gladstone was ready to be of use in the Irish question, “if it should take a favourable turn.” As if the Irish question ever took a favourable turn.
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John Morley
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gutenberg.orgGladstone was ready to be of use in the Irish question, “if it should take a favourable turn.” As if the Irish question ever took a favourable turn.
Morley reflects on Gladstone's willingness to engage with the Irish question under specific conditions.
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