Disraeli The Victorian Dandy Who became prime minister

To Queen Victoria, Benjamin Disraeli was "the kindest Minister;" to many of his peers, he was decadent and frivolous; today, he is remembered as the man who changed politics forever. In this masterful and intimate biography, Christopher Hibbert uncovers the personal life of this fascinating politician and wit. A superb speaker, writer, and humorist, Disraeli did not intend to become a politician. Born into a family of Jewish merchants, Disraeli was a conspicuous dandy, profligate spender, and sexual libertine, until he married an eccentric widow twelve years his senior. In spite of his caprices, he rose to power as prime minister, breathing new life into European politics with his sharp tongue and cunning turns of phrase. An inspiration to politicians around the globe to this day, Disraeli is possibly the most widely quoted Victorian celebrity.Hibbert, Christopher is the author of 'Disraeli The Victorian Dandy Who became prime minister' with ISBN 9781403972705 and ISBN 1403972702.