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Tancred: The New Crusade

Author
Benjamin Disraeli
Language
English
Length
500 pages
ISBN
9781787248984
Published
20 September 2018
Imprint
Sovereign
  • Disraeli
  • political
  • social
  • working class
  • social relations
  • reforms
  • political movements
  • conservatism
  • conservative party
  • Tory

Description

"Tancred: The New Crusade" by Benjamin Disraeli is a political and philosophical novel that delves into the aspirations of Tancred, a young English nobleman, as he embarks on a spiritual quest in the Middle East. Set against the backdrop of the Holy Land, the narrative explores themes of religious revival, cultural clashes, and Tancred's personal journey in search of a higher purpose. Disraeli's work provides a vivid portrayal of 19th-century society, blending political insight with a mystical narrative.

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.