""A Vindication of the Duke of Modena: From the Charges of Mr. Gladstone"" is a book written by William Ewart Gladstone in 1861. In the book, Gladstone defends the Duke of Modena, who was accused of being a tyrant by Gladstone in a previous publication. The Duke of Modena was a ruler in Italy during the mid-19th century and was known for his authoritarian rule. Gladstone's accusations against him caused controversy, and this book was written to provide...