Physical description

416 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 publisher's 'Advertisement' from an edition published in 1853.
Title page missing.

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

Disraeli’s first novel, which brought him fame and attention. It centres on the life of a young dandy who has neither ancient name or fortune, but who has ambitions to make a life in the world of high society and politics. The book was widely read and discussed, as it was seen to satirise real people under fictitious names.