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Coningsby: The New Generation

Author
Benjamin Disraeli
Language
English
Length
490 pages
ISBN
9781787248960
Published
20 September 2018
Imprint
Sovereign
  • Disraeli
  • political
  • social
  • working class
  • social relations
  • reforms
  • political movements
  • conservatism
  • conservative party
  • Tory

Description

In "Coningsby: The New Generation," Benjamin Disraeli explores the political and social landscape of 19th-century England. The novel delves into the lives of the aristocracy and the rising political class, portraying the challenges faced by the new generation. Through vivid characters and political intrigue, Disraeli offers a commentary on power, ambition, and the shifting dynamics of society during a transformative era. The story unfolds against a backdrop of political maneuvering, providing insights into the intersections of personal and political destinies.

Author

Benjamin Disraeli was a British statesman of the Conservative Party who twice served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Disraeli was born in Bloomsbury, then a part of Middlesex. His father left Judaism after a dispute at his synagogue; young Benjamin became an Anglican at the age of 12.