Mary Anne Disraeli Or the Story of Viscountess Beaconsfield

By James Sykes

Book Overview

Mary Anne Disraeli Or the Story of Viscountess Beaconsfield is a biography written by James Sykes. The book tells the story of Mary Anne Disraeli, the wife of Benjamin Disraeli, who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom twice in the late 19th century. Mary Anne was a strong and influential figure in her own right, and the book explores her life and the impact she had on her husband's political career. The biography delves into Mary Anne's upbringing, her marriage to Benjamin Disraeli, and her role as a political wife and hostess. It also examines her philanthropic work and her relationships with other notable figures of the time. With rich detail and insightful analysis, Mary Anne Disraeli Or the Story of Viscountess Beaconsfield offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a remarkable woman who played a significant role in shaping the political landscape of 19th century Britain.1928. There are few more singular love stories in the records of the great, and the author restores the picture of Mary Anne Disraeli in this book, incidentally throwing a new and agreeable light on the most baffling and enigmatic figure in the annals of British statesmanship. Her personality was one of extravagance and levities of speech and action. She was considered gauche, but her husband never strayed and made her the object of a constant and knightly attention. A wonderful story of the lifestyle and way of things in the early 1800s.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162587334
• ISBN13: 9781162587332
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 284 Pages
• Weight: 1.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.3" x 11.0"