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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 [[Christian]] ([[Anglican]]) of [[Jew]]ish ancestry, succeeded [[Lord Derby]] in leadership of the Conservative Party. Disraeli Was noted as a prominent figure in the protectionist wing of the conservative party. His position on economic and imperial issues led to a straining of the relationship between himself and the then leader [[Lord Derby]. | + | Disraeli, a [[Christian]] ([[Anglican]]) of [[Jew]]ish ancestry, succeeded [[Lord Derby]] in leadership of the Conservative Party. Disraeli Was noted as a prominent figure in the protectionist wing of the conservative party. His position on economic and imperial issues led to a straining of the relationship between himself and the then leader [[Lord Derby]]. |
Disraeli was also an accomplished writer who penned romances. | Disraeli was also an accomplished writer who penned romances. | ||
Revision as of 10:12, May 22, 2008
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 noted as a prominent figure in the protectionist wing of the conservative party. His position on economic and imperial issues led to a straining of the relationship between himself and the then leader Lord Derby.
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: (Most well known)
- Vivien Grey 1826
- Coningsby, or the Younger Generation 1844
- Sybil, or the Two Nations 1845
- Tancred, or the New Crusade 1847