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This is the first volume of Wilfrid Meynell s 1903 biography of Benjamin Disraeli, Benjamin Disraeli - An Unconventional Biography. Meynell paints a vivid picture of the famous British statesman unparalleled in its detail and authenticity. This insightful and masterfully-written biography constitutes must-read for those with an interest in the life and mind of Benjamin Disraeli, and is not to be missed by the discerning collector. Benjamin Disraeli (1804 1881) was a British politician and author, who served as Prime Minister on two separate occasions. He played a central role in the creation of the modern Conservative Party, defining its policies and its broad outreach. Many vintage texts such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now, in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition. It comes complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author."