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Coningsby: The New Generation

Coningsby: The New Generation

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Classic FictionGeneral FictionHistorical Fiction

ISBN10: 1025568680
ISBN13: 9781025568683
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 528
Weight: 2.01
Height: 1.13 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Coningsby; or, The New Generation is a masterful political novel that explores the complex landscape of British society and governance during the 1830s. The narrative follows Charles Coningsby, the orphaned grandson of the powerful and cynical Lord Monmouth, as he journeys from Eton to the heart of the British political establishment. As Coningsby matures, he finds himself increasingly disillusioned with the rigid and opportunistic nature of the contemporary political parties, eventually seeking a more principled path forward for his nation.

Drawing heavily on the ideals of the Young England movement, the work serves as a vehicle for Benjamin Disraeli's own political philosophy. It advocates for a revitalized aristocracy that embraces social responsibility and a more compassionate, paternalistic form of leadership. Through sharp satire and vivid characterizations, the story examines the tension between old-guard traditions and the emerging aspirations of a new generation.

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