William Ewart Gladstone books in order
British Liberal prime minister
- Lived
- 1809–1898
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 12
- Also writes as
- Scrutator
William Ewart Gladstone published 7 non-fiction books and 5 other books, beginning with The State in Its Relations with the Church (1838). The best-known is Bulgarian Horrors and the Question of the East (1876).
Updated September 2026
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Bulgarian Horrors and the Question of the East
William Ewart Gladstone's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Rome and the Newest Fashions in Religion (1875)
Vaticanism (1875)
Bulgarian Horrors and the Question of the East (1876)
The Irish Question (1886)
The Impregnable Rock of Holy Scripture (1890)
Later Gleanings (1897)
Correspondence on Church and Religion of William Ewart Gladstone (1910)
Other books in order
The State in Its Relations with the Church (1838)
Remarks Upon Recent Commercial Legislation (1845)
The Vatican Decrees in Their Bearing on Civil Allegiance (1874)
Gleanings of Past Years, 1875-8 (1879)
Studies Subsidiary to the Works of Bishop Butler (1896)
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All free classicsStudies on Homer and the Homeric Age, Vol. 3 of 3
Studies on Homer and the Homeric Age, Vol. 2 of 3
Studies on Homer and the Homeric Age, Vol. 1 of 3
The Speeches (In Full) of the Rt. Hon. W. E. Gladstone, M.P., and William O'Brien, M.P., on Home Rule, Delivered in Parliament, Feb. 16 and 17, 1888.
On Books and the Housing of Them
Chapter of Autobiography
About William Ewart Gladstone
William Ewart Gladstone was a four-time prime minister of the United Kingdom. He began in politics as a Conservative Member of Parliament (MP) for Newark and ended as the face of the Liberal Party. His four non-consecutive terms — the most of any British prime minister — took place between 1868 and 1894. He also served four times as Chancellor of the Exchequer, five times as Leader of the House of Commons, and MP for over 60 years, from 1832 to 1846 and from 1847 to 1895, representing a total of five constituencies. His political career thus spanned nearly the entire Victorian era.
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William Ewart Gladstone FAQ
- How many books has William Ewart Gladstone written?
- William Ewart Gladstone published 7 non-fiction books and 5 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read William Ewart Gladstone's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Bulgarian Horrors and the Question of the East.
- What is William Ewart Gladstone's last book?
- Later Gleanings (1897).
- What is William Ewart Gladstone's most famous book?
- Bulgarian Horrors and the Question of the East (1876) is William Ewart Gladstone's most widely read book.
- Does William Ewart Gladstone write under a pen name?
- Yes: William Ewart Gladstone has also published as Scrutator.
- Can I read William Ewart Gladstone's books for free?
- Yes. 6 books by William Ewart Gladstone are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.