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The Letters of Disraeli to Lady Chesterfield

The Letters of Disraeli to Lady Chesterfield

Hardcover

Political BiographiesLetters & EssaysBritish History

ISBN10: 1025792912
ISBN13: 9781025792910
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 456
Weight: 1.79
Height: 1.00 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Letters of Disraeli to Lady Chesterfield offers an extraordinary and intimate glimpse into the private world of one of Britain's most iconic statesmen, Benjamin Disraeli. Following the death of his beloved wife, Mary Anne, Disraeli began a prolific and deeply personal correspondence with Lady Chesterfield. These letters, primarily written during his final years and his second tenure as Prime Minister, reveal a side of the Earl of Beaconsfield seldom seen in public life-vulnerable, affectionate, and intensely observant.

This collection provides more than just personal reflection; it serves as a vivid chronicle of the Victorian social and political landscape. Disraeli shares candid thoughts on contemporary political figures, the inner workings of the British government, and the heavy burdens of leadership, all while maintaining a witty and often poignant dialogue with his close confidante. Readers will find a rich tapestry of 19th-century life, blending high-stakes diplomacy with the daily concerns and emotional life of a man who shaped the course of the British Empire. The Letters of Disraeli to Lady Chesterfield is an essential resource for historians and those interested in the complex intersection of private sentiment and public duty.

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