Physical description

320 p. : dark green cover, title and author's name spine embossed in gold on spine. Front cover embossed in black. Text on cover: 'The Works of B. Disraeli'. Includes two novels:
'Alroy' p. 7-248. Includes preface to an edition published in 1845, text of novel p. 7-234, and notes to the novel, p. 235-248.
'Iskander' p. 249-320.

Publication type

fiction

Inscriptions & markings

Book plate pasted inside front cover: 'Linton / Mechanics' Institute / Established, 1871'. Signed 'J.Dodds, Secretary'. Book plate indicates book was part of original Linton Mechanics' Institute collection, acquired before 1891.

Summary

Alroy: Set in the middle east in the twelfth century, the novel is a fictional account of the life of David Alroy, a historical Jewish messianic figure. It is a tale of adventure, religious fervour and political intrigue. It is considered to be one of the first Jewish historical novels.
Iskander: Based on the life of Albania's national hero, Gjergj Kastrioti (aka Skanderbeg).