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'''Benjamin Disraeli''' (1804–1881) was an early founder of the Conservative Party in Britain who served twice as prime minister of the [[United Kingdom]] (1868 and 1874-1880). He had an intense rivalry with [[William Gladstone]]. | '''Benjamin Disraeli''' (1804–1881) was an early founder of the Conservative Party in Britain who served twice as prime minister of the [[United Kingdom]] (1868 and 1874-1880). He had an intense rivalry with [[William Gladstone]]. | ||
| − | Disraeli, a | + | Disraeli, a Christian (Anglican) of [[Jew]]ish ancestry, succeeded [[Lord Derby]] in leadership of the Conservative Party. |
Disraeli was also an accomplished writer who penned romances. | Disraeli was also an accomplished writer who penned romances. | ||
Revision as of 19:34, July 20, 2007
Benjamin Disraeli (1804–1881) was an early founder of the Conservative Party in Britain who served twice as prime minister of the United Kingdom (1868 and 1874-1880). He had an intense rivalry with William Gladstone.
Disraeli, a Christian (Anglican) of Jewish ancestry, succeeded Lord Derby in leadership of the Conservative Party.
Disraeli was also an accomplished writer who penned romances.
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The best way to become acquainted with a subject is to write a book about it. |
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Works
Novels: Vivien Grey 1826, Coningsby, or the Younger Generation 1844, Sybil, or the Two Nations 1845, Tancred, or the New Crusade 1847, among others.