... view of his objectives. According to Hammond Gladstone's objective was to `change the English temper towards Ireland, to shake fundamental view of property and economics and to overcome all the prejudices that estranged men divided by race, religion and history.' His biographer Magnus wrote that Gladstone believed that it might yet be possible to reconcile the Irish to a continuance of British rule. In Ireland therefore Gladstone's policy aims and objectives were clear, he wanted to alleviate economic and religious grievances felt by the Irish. However there was of course a pragmatic side to Gladstone and historians have argued that Gladstone's measures were also deployed to help unite his party and stave off attacks from potential party leaders. This essay will evaluate these areas and attempt to give a balanced conclusion pertaining to the success of Gladstone's policy. The Protestant Church of England was the established church of Ireland. However ...

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