“There is little doubt that, until 1846 when he helped to engineer the resignation of Robert Peel, Disraeli was driven by an ambition to make his mark rather than by any consistent political purpose, and that his attacks on Peel would have not have been so mounted had he been given in 1841 the office for which he had asked.”
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Christopher Hibbert
Christopher Hibbert was an English writer renowned for his in-depth research into the history of the Victorian era. His works are known for their vivid storytelling and thorough research, enjoying great popularity among readers. more
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Source: The Oxford Illustrated History of Britain
Source: English History 1914-1945
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