Whigs and Whiggism: Political Writings of Benjamin Disraeli

by Benjamin Disraeli

This collection of political writings by the renowned British statesman and author Benjamin Disraeli provides a fascinating glimpse into the political landscape of 19th-century England. Disraeli was a key figure in the Whig Party, and his speeches and essays offer insight into the party's platform, its principles, and its strategies for reform. This book will appeal to anyone interested in British history, political theory, or the life and works of a great thinker. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

486 pages, Hardcover

Published July 18, 2023

About the author

One of the great British politicians of the nineteenth century, Disraeli served twice as Tory Prime Minister (1868 and 1874 - 1880) and was also a prominent figure in opposition. He is most famous today for the bitter hatred between himself and his political rival William Gladstone. He enjoyed the favour of Queen Victoria, who shared his dislike of Gladstone. His most significant political achievements are the 1867 Reform Act, in which he was instrumental, and the creation of the modern Conservative Party, with which he is credited. His literary career was greatly overshadowed by his parliamentary ambitions ('climbing the greasy pole'), but includes both romances and political novels.