罗伯特·皮尔是一个由保守派转向自由主义的现实主义政治家 ,同时也是一个带有某种悲剧色彩的人物。皮尔是托利党内阁首相和党的领袖 ,一直反对废除《谷物法》 ,然而英国彻底告别贸易保护主义、实现自由贸易的关键一步 ,却是由他来完成的。促使他迅速转向自由贸易立场的原因主要在于他的政治家的务实素质和严峻的经济形势 Robert Peel, a conservative politician who turned from conservative to liberalism, is also a character with some tragedy. Peel, the Prime Minister and leader of the Tory party cabinet, has always opposed the abolition of the Cereal Law. However, the key step toward Britain’s bidding to trade protectionism and free trade was accomplished by him. The main reason that prompted him to quickly move towards a free trade position lies mainly in the pragmatic quality of his politicians and the harsh economic situation