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Disraeli / Vanity Fair
BENJAMIN DISRAELI Earl of Beaconsfield Statesman, writer

Disraeli and Gladstone
A Bad Example Disraeli and Gladstone at loggerheads

Victoria / Disraeli / Tog
Queen Victoria with Benjamin Disraeli at Hughenden

1870 / CRITICS / PUNCH
Critics Gladstone and Disraeli as rival authors

DISRAELI (1804-1881)
Benjamin Disraeli, earl of Beaconsfield statesman, writer

Benjamin Disraeli / Roffe
Benjamin Disraeli Statesman

Benjamin Disraeli at a Carlton Club Banquet
Engraving showing members of the Carlton Club toasting Benjamin Disraeli, 1st Earl of Beaconsfield (1804-1881) (seated centre), during a banquet held at the Riding-School, Knightsbridge

Disraeli / Victoria Visit
BENJAMIN DISRAELI Earl of Beaconsfield Meeting Queen Victoria at High Wycombe station on her visit to Hughenden, December 1877

Disraeli Speaks / 1875
Tory Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli speaks during a debate on Irish Home Rule

Benjamin Disraeli / Sketch
BENJAMIN DISRAELI 1st Earl of Beaconsfield English politician and author

BENJAMIN DISRAELI (1804-1881). 1st Earl of Beaconsfield. English statesman and writer. Original carte-de-visite photograph

Disraeli / Hughenden
BENJAMIN DISRAELI English MPs home at Hughenden, Buckinghamshire, showing Disraeli himself sitting reading under the verandah, his favourite seat

Britain / Cartoon / Reform
A horse with the head of Disraeli takes A Leap in the Dark, in Punchs satire on the Reform Bill

Disraeli / First Budget
William Gladstone attacks Benjamin Disraelis first budget speech, which had lasted five hours

Disraeli / Downey Photo
BENJAMIN DISRAELI 1st Earl of Beaconsfield English politician and author

Benjamin Disraelis House at 19 Curzon Street, Mayfair, 1881
Engraving of 19 Curzon Street, Mayfair, London; the home of Benjamin Disraeli, 1st Earl of Beaconsfield (1804-1881) and the place where he died

Queen Victoria proclaimed Empress of India
Kaiser-I-Hind Queen Victoria is proclaimed Empress of India -- she doesn t look very excited about it

Benjamin Disraeli talking to the Common House
" Benjamin Disraeli talking to the Common House for the first time as Prime Minister. Front page of " The Illustrated London News" (14 mars 1868). Engraving."

DISRAELI, Benjamin, Count of Beaconsfield (1804-1881). British conservative politician and writer. Etching

The Derby, 1867. Dizzy Wins With Reform Bill. A cartoon by Sir John Tenniel, 1867
GLADSTONE & DISRAELI, 1867. The Derby, 1867. Dizzy Wins With Reform Bill. A cartoon by Sir John Tenniel, 1867, from Punch showing Benjamin Disraeli finishing just ahead of William Gladstone in

ISaC D ISRAELI (1766-1848). English man of letters, and father of Benjamin Disraeli. Drawing, c1832, by Daniel Maclise

DISRAELI SIGNATURE. Autograph signature of Benjamin Disraeli, 1st Earl of Beaconsfield. English statesman and writer

DISRAELI CARTOON, 1876. Cartoon by John Tenniel suggesting that Benjamin Disraelis acceptance of a Peerage, becoming Earl of Beaconsfield, was a fair return for having made his Queen an Empress

CONGRESS OF BERLIN, 1878. British Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli (left) conversing with Prince Aleksandr Gorchakov of Russia at the Congress of Berlin in 1878. Contemporary English wood engraving

CONGRESS OF BERLIN, 1878. German Chancellor Prince Otto von Bismarck with British Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli at the Congress of Berlin, 1878

CONGRESS OF BERLIN, 1878. The meeting, after the Russo-Turkish War, of leaders of major European powers and representatives of the Ottoman Empire, to reorganize the Balkan countries

MARY ANNE DISRAELI (1792-1872). Viscountess of Beaconsfield, 1792-1872. Wife of Benjamin Disraeli. Steel engraving, 1840, after a drawing by Alfred Edward Chalon (1780-1860)

DISRAELIs RESIDENCE. Hughenden Manor, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, the residence of Benjamin Disraeli. Wood engraving from an English newspaper of 1881

HENRIETTA SYKES (1792-1846). N

DISRAELI: GRAVESTONE. Grave of Benjamin Disraeli at Hughenden Church. Wood engraving from an English newspaper of 1881

Selina Louisa Bradford (D. 1894). N

BERLIN CONGRESS, 1878. German Chancellor Prince Otto von Bismarck with British Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli at the Congress of Berlin, 1878: contemporary English engraving

BENJAMIN DISRAELI (1804-1881). 1st Earl of Beaconsfield. English statesman and writer. Disraeli introducing his Reform Bill in the House of Commons in 1867. Wood engraving, 19th century

Benjamin Disraeli and the Conservative Party at the Carlton
Engraving of Benjamin Disraeli (1804-1881) (front right) in discussion with members of the Conservative Party at the Carlton Club

Benjamin Disraeli, 1852
Portrait of Benjamin Disraeli (1804-1881), 1st Earl of Beaconsfield, engraved when he was Chancellor of the Exchequer and leader of the Lower House in the Derby Administration

Benjamin Disraeli, (1804-1881)
Portrait of Benjamin Disraeli, 1st Earl of Beasconsfield, the English statesman and novelist

Benjamin Disraeli takes the House of Lords Oath, 1877
Engraving of Benjamin Disraeli, 1st Earl of Beaconsfield, taking the Oath in the House of Lords, before his first session as a peer

Benjamin Disraeli at the Carlton Club Banquet, 1878
Engraving showing Benjamin Disraeli, 1st Earl of Beaconsfield (1804-1881), giving a speech at a Carlton Club Banquet held in his honour, 27th July 1878

Hughenden Manor, Seat of Lord Beaconsfield, 1881
Engraving showing Hughenden Manor, High Wycombe; the home of Benjamin Disraeli (1804-1881), 1st Earl of Beaconsfield

Hughenden Church, 1881
Engraving of Hughenden Church, near High Wycombe, in 1881. It was here that Benjamin Disraeli, the English Statesman and novelist was buried

Lord Odo Russell, (1829-1884)
Engraving of Lord Odo William Leopold Russell, 1st Lord Ampthill, the distinguished diplomat who served as British Ambassador at Berlin, 1871-1884

Benjamin Disraeli Addressing the House of Commons, 1868
Engraving showing Benjamin Disraeli (1804-1881) addressing the House of Commons for the first time as Prime Minister. Disraeli, English statesman and novelist

Bismarck and Disraeli at the Kaiserhof Hotel, Berlin, 1878
Engraving showing Prince Otto Edward Leopold von Bismarck (left, seated) and Benjamin Disraeli (right, seated) in discussion in the Kaiserhof Hotel, Berlin

Benjamin Disraeli and the Marquis of Salisbury in Berlin, 18
Engraving showing the British Prime Minister, Benjamin Disraeli (1804-1881) (centre with umbrella), and the Marquis of Salisbury (1830-1903) (beside Disraeli), in Berlin

Benjamin Disraeli, 1847
Engraving showing Benjamin Disraeli (1804-1881), 1st Earl of Beaconsfield, setting forth his opinions at the Bucks Election of 1847

Queen Victoria Investing Disraeli with the Order of the Gart
Engraving showing Queen Victoria investing Benjamin Disraeli, 1st Ear of Beaconsfield with the Order of the Garter at Osborne House, Isle of Wight, 1878

Benjamin Disraeli in his library, Hughenden Manor
Engraving of Benjamin Disraeli (1804-1881), 1st Earl of Beaconsfield, sitting in his library at Hughenden Manor, near High Wycombe

Carlton Club Banquet: Drinking Lord Beaconsfields health
The Carlton Club Banquet at the Riding-School, Knightsbridge, London showing a toast to Benjamin Disraeli (1804-1881), Lord Beaconsfield

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"D israeli: A Political Titan and Literary Luminary" In the vibrant world of 19th-century politics, few figures captured the imagination quite like Disraeli. As depicted in Vanity Fair's iconic caricatures, Benjamin Disraeli stood tall as a statesman with an unmatched wit and charm. His political rivalry with Gladstone was legendary, their debates shaping the course of British history. Yet it was his unique relationship with Queen Victoria that truly set him apart. The trio of Victoria, Disraeli, and Tog formed an unlikely alliance that reshaped Britain's destiny. Amidst fierce critics and satirical jabs from publications like Punch in 1870, Disraeli remained undeterred. His resilience and determination propelled him forward as he defied expectations time and again. Born in 1804, this enigmatic figure left an indelible mark on both politics and literature. Benjamin Disraeli's multifaceted persona extended beyond his political career; he was also a gifted writer under the pen name Roffe. One notable event etched into history was his visit to Queen Victoria—an encounter that symbolized their profound bond. It was during this meeting that Disraeli showcased his oratory prowess in a speech delivered in 1875—a moment forever immortalized by sketches capturing his eloquence. A glimpse into the life of Benjamin Disraeli reveals a man who embodied ambition against all odds. With Hughenden as his sanctuary, he found solace amidst its serene surroundings while navigating the tumultuous landscape of British politics. Disraeli's influence reverberated far beyond mere governance; it extended to social reforms that shaped modern-day Britain. Caricatures depicting him alongside cartoons highlighting these reform efforts underscored his commitment to progress for all citizens. As we reflect upon this extraordinary individual through original carte-de-visite photographs taken during his lifetime, we are reminded of how one person's vision can leave an indelible mark on the world.