The Earl of Beaconsfield

audiobook

The Earl of Beaconsfield

by James Anthony Froude

EN·~9 hours·22 chapters

Chapters

22 total
1

Transcriber's Note:

0:27
2

THE QUEEN’S PRIME MINISTERS,

1:27
3

LORD BEACONSFIELD - CHAPTER I

18:38
4

CHAPTER II

14:03
5

CHAPTER III

46:01
6

CHAPTER IV

38:43
7

CHAPTER V

28:58
8

CHAPTER VI

13:16
9

CHAPTER VII

28:22
10

CHAPTER VIII

41:46

Description

An engaging portrait of one of Victorian Britain’s most striking statesmen, this volume traces the formative years of the man who would become the Earl of Beaconsfield. Beginning with his family’s roots in the Sephardic diaspora and his childhood in the bustling streets of London, the narrative paints a vivid picture of the influences that shaped his ambition and character. The author weaves together personal anecdotes, contemporary commentary, and the political currents of the era to reveal how a restless youth evolved into a formidable parliamentary figure.

Moving into his early parliamentary career, the biography examines the pivotal battles over reform, his tactical alliances, and the fiery debates that earned him both ardent supporters and fierce critics. Through crisp storytelling and thoughtful analysis, listeners gain insight into the blend of intellect, charisma, and determination that propelled him to the highest office, while also glimpsing the broader social and cultural landscape of 19th‑century England.

Collections

Browse all

Details

Language

en

Duration

~9 hours (544K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Malcolm Farmer, Paul Clark and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2015-03-08

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

James Anthony Froude

James Anthony Froude

1818–1894

A bold Victorian historian and essayist, he became famous for turning Tudor England into vivid, dramatic narrative. His books were widely read in his own time and still stand out for their energy, confidence, and controversy.

View all books

You may also like