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Delphi Complete Works of Benjamin Disraeli (Illustrated)

The Delphi Complete Works of Benjamin Disraeli (Illustrated) is a comprehensive compilation of the writings of Benjamin Disraeli, a prominent figure in 19th-century British politics and literature. The collection features his political speeches, essays, and novels, all meticulously curated and presented in an illustrated edition to provide readers with a rich visual and textual experience. This volume is an essential resource for those interested in the works of Disraeli, offering insights into his political thought and literary style. more

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Benjamin Disraeli
Benjamin Disraeli

Benjamin Disraeli was a prominent British politician who served as the Leader of the House of Commons. Born on December 21, 1804, in London, he passed away on April 19, 1881. Disraeli was known for his political acumen, oratory skills, and literary achievements. more

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“Why, I say, that to tax the community for the advantage of a class is not protection; it is plunder, and I entirely disclaim it; but I ask you to protect the rights and interests of labour generally in the first place, by allowing no free imports from countries which meet you with countervailing duties; and, in the second place, with respect to agricultural produce, to compensate the soil for the burdens from which other classes are free by an equivalent duty. This is my view of what is called "protection."”

“This is to be observed of the Bishop of London, that, though apparently of a spirit somewhat austere, there is in his idiosyncrasy a strange fund of enthusiasm, a quality which ought never to be possessed by an Archbishop of Canterbury, or a Prime Minister of England. The Bishop of London sympathies with everything that is earnest; but what is earnest is not always true; on the contrary error is often more earnest than truth.”

“Gentlemen, the Tory party, unless it is a national party, is nothing.”