Disraeli: Lord Beaconsfield

Disraeli by French writer and biographer André Maurois is a historical-biographical work dedicated to the life and work of Benjamin Disraeli, one of the most prominent political figures of Victorian Britain. The Croatian edition was published in 1939 by the Minerva library, which brought significant works of world literature, history and journalism closer to Croatian readers.

Maurois follows Disraeli's life from his youth and literary beginnings to the political rise that brought him to the position of British Prime Minister. He pays special attention to his ability to overcome social obstacles, gain political influence and become one of the key figures of British conservatism. The biography presents Disraeli as a complex personality – a politician, writer, orator and statesman who left a deep mark on British domestic and foreign policy.

The work is not only a chronological account of life but also an analysis of political circumstances in 19th-century Britain. Maurois skillfully connects the personal fate of his hero with the development of parliamentary democracy, relations between European powers, and the expansion of the British Empire. Written in an accessible and elegant style, the work combines historical accuracy with literary narrative.

As an antiquarian edition from 1939, Disraeli today represents a valuable example of interwar Croatian publishing culture and an interesting source for studying the life of one of the most influential British statesmen and political thinkers of the 19th century.