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“A sophistical rhetorician, inebriated with the exuberance of his own verbosity, and gifted with an egotistical imagination that can at all times command an interminable and inconsistent series of arguments to malign an opponent and to glorify himself.”

Quote by Benjamin Disraeli

Book:The Works of Benjamin Disraeli, Earl of Beaconsfield, Embracing Novels, Romances, Plays, Poems, Biography, Short Stories and Great Speeches: Coningsby, v. 2. Selected speeches

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The Works of Benjamin Disraeli, Earl of Beaconsfield, Embracing Novels, Romances, Plays, Poems, Biography, Short Stories and Great Speeches: Coningsby, v. 2. Selected speeches

The Works of Benjamin Disraeli, Earl of Beaconsfield, is a comprehensive compilation of the literary and oratorial contributions of the British statesman and novelist. This second volume of Coningsby, in particular, features a selection of speeches that showcase Disraeli's eloquence and political insight. The collection spans a variety of genres, offering readers a glimpse into the diverse range of Disraeli's talents and his impact on British literature and politics. more

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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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