Coningsby or The New Generation is a novel written by Benjamin Disraeli in 1844. The novel follows the story of Harry Coningsby, a young orphan who is sent to live with his grandfather, a wealthy and influential politician. Harry becomes involved in the political and social circles of London, where he meets a group of young politicians who are determined to reform the corrupt system. The novel explores themes of politics, social class, and the struggle for power. The characters in the novel are based on real historical ...
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Coningsby or The New Generation is a novel written by Benjamin Disraeli in 1844. The novel follows the story of Harry Coningsby, a young orphan who is sent to live with his grandfather, a wealthy and influential politician. Harry becomes involved in the political and social circles of London, where he meets a group of young politicians who are determined to reform the corrupt system. The novel explores themes of politics, social class, and the struggle for power. The characters in the novel are based on real historical figures, and the novel is considered to be a commentary on the political climate of the time. Coningsby or The New Generation is a classic work of political fiction and is still widely read and studied today.1903. Known as a dandy, a novelist, a brilliant debater and England's first and only Jewish prime minister, Disraeli (Earl of Beaconfield) is best remembered for bringing India and the Suez Canal under control of the crown. This is the first novel in Disraeli's trilogy completed by Sybil and Tancred. Coningsby follows the fortunes of Harry Coningsby, the orphaned grandson of the Marquis of Monmouth. It also traces the waning of the Whigs and the Tories and the nascency of the Conservative party. Above all, Coningsby is a tribute to a political group called Young England, which hoped for an alliance of the nobility and the common people. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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