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Disraeli / Parl Speech
BENJAMIN DISRAELI 1st Earl of Beaconsfield; statesman, Prime Minister and novelist speaking in parliament. Date: 1804 - 1881
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1804 1881 Beaconsfield Benches Benjamin Disraeli Listening Minister Novelist Parl Parliament Prime Speaking Speech
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This evocative photograph captures the intensity and drama of a parliamentary session in the mid-19th century, with the renowned statesman, Benjamin Disraeli, 1st Earl of Beaconsfield, delivering a passionate speech to his fellow parliamentarians. Disraeli, born in 1804, was a British politician, novelist, and leader of the Conservative Party who served twice as Prime Minister, from 1868 to 1874 and from 1874 to 1880. The image, taken between the years 1804 and 1881, depicts Disraeli standing at the top of the steps leading to the Speaker's chair, surrounded by a sea of top hats and attentive faces. The members of parliament, dressed in their formal attire, are intently listening to his every word, their expressions a mix of concentration, curiosity, and admiration. The scene is a testament to the power of oratory and the significance of parliamentary debates in shaping the course of history. Disraeli's speeches were renowned for their eloquence, wit, and persuasive abilities, and this photograph encapsulates the electric atmosphere that would have filled the chamber during one of his addresses. His tenure as Prime Minister saw numerous significant events, including the purchase of the Suez Canal shares, the Reform Act of 1867, and the Anglo-French alliance, which cemented his place in history as a visionary leader and a master of parliamentary politics.
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