The Works of Benjamin Disraeli

Book excerpt: Coningsby follows the life of a young man who becomes involved in politics through his relationship with his friend's father, a prominent politician. As he navigates the world of British politics, he learns about corruption and the need for reform. Written by Benjamin Disraeli, a prominent politician in his own right, this novel provides a unique look into the world of politics in the 19th century. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.