A vision of Britain from 1801 to now.
Including maps, statistical trends and historical descriptions.
William Gladstone had fought the Midlothian by-election in 1879 on foreign policy issues, and he re-played that campaign in 1880. Following the strong Liberal victory, their leaders stood aside for Gladstone to again become Prime Minister at the age of 71.
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