Published by J.G. Murdoch & Co Limited: London c1895 Undated
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The Earl of Beaconsfield: His Life and Work is a substantial late-Victorian biography of Benjamin Disraeli, statesman, novelist, and twice Prime Minister of Britain, written by Lewis Apjohn. The book traces Disraeli's extraordinary rise from literary outsider to the pinnacle of political power, examining his early family background, intellectual formation, and entrance into public life before moving through his parliamentary career, leadership of the Conservative Party, and ultimate elevation to the peerage as Earl of Beaconsfield. Apjohn places particular emphasis on Disraeli's force of personality, political imagination, and resilience in the face of repeated opposition, presenting a chronological narrative that situates his life within the wider currents of 19th-century British politics.
A distinctive feature of the work is its integrated treatment of Disraeli's literary output alongside his political career, with extended discussion of novels such as Vivian Grey, Coningsby, Sybil, Tancred, Lothair, and Endymion, viewed as expressions of his political philosophy and social vision rather than mere fiction. Illustrated with a photographic portrait and supported by a detailed literary chronology and appendix, the volume reflects contemporary Victorian efforts to assess Disraeli's legacy shortly after his death, balancing admiration with critical analysis. Published by J. G. Murdoch & Co., London and Melbourne, this handsome cloth-bound edition would appeal especially to collectors of Victorian biography, students of British political history, and readers interested in the intersection of literature and politics in the 19th century."
General wear and fading to covers and spine as shown. Pages clean and well presented. frontis present. No inscriptions. Binding decent with no loose pages. All edges gilt. A nice copy in good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
