Disraeli
Author | : | |
Rating | : | 4.43 (751 Votes) |
Asin | : | B003J45OQY |
Format Type | : | paperback |
Number of Pages | : | 770 Pages |
Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Masterful biography, but a slog to complete Michael Attar After having read the other reviews of Blake's work, I was unprepared for the challenge that awaited me in reading this masterful biography. It is brilliantly written and quite comprehensive. Though I have read many biographies over the years, I think this one may be the most challenging I have ever undertaken. An. "Biography of the First Order" according to Spencer Hutchins. So often, readers find themselves disappointed by the biographical genre. An author either focuses too strictly on the technicalities and minutiae of his subject while ignoring the sweeping story of his life, or depends too heavily on generalities and personal observations rather than allowing the reality of the s. Robert Blake Does Not Disappoint KTuttle18 Robert Blake's study of Benjamin Disreali, twice Prime Minister and prolific novelist, is one of the best I've read. Both Disreali's personal life and political career are handled with respect, and there is no unnecessary conjecture to mislead the reader. The resulting biography is both fascinating and informative
Biography, Political Studies, Pol. Science