Whigs and Whiggism: Political Writings of Benjamin Disraeli, 1833-1853

This book - the title of which translates directly today as "Liberals and Liberalism" - is the only collection of the important early political writings of Benjamin Disraeli, chief voice of conservatism in nineteenth-century Britain and one of that creed's most impressive theorists and statesmen. Without question " Whigs and Whiggism " is indispensable for those seeking to understand the contributions that the most striking, enigmatic figure of nineteenth-century British politics made to conservative doctrine.