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Sketches
Hardcover
Letters & EssaysTravel WritingGeneral European History
ISBN13: 9781023041898
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 134
Weight: 0.81
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Benjamin Disraeli's Sketches offers a fascinating window into 19th-century Europe and beyond, blending insightful travel sketches with astute political commentary. This collection of essays showcases Disraeli's sharp wit and keen observations, providing a glimpse into the social and political landscape of his time.
From The Carrier Pigeon to The Spirit of Whiggism, Disraeli explores diverse subjects, including the courts of Egypt, the valleys of Thebes, and the bustling scenes of the Bosphorus. His travelogues paint vivid pictures of Munich, Lebanon, and Syria, offering readers a journey through captivating locales and cultures. Disraeli's essays delve into themes of melancholy, political ideologies, and the complexities of human interaction, making Sketches a rich tapestry of literary and historical significance. A valuable read for anyone interested in 19th-century European history, political thought, and the art of the essay.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
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