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Benjamin Disraeli, Earl of Beaconsfield

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Benjamin Disraeli remains one of the most intriguing of British prime ministers. Born into a Jewish middle-class family, he became famous through his novels and self-publicity, and eventually achieved high political office after many failures. Opinions differ about his achievements, …

The Prime Ministers’ people: indispensable aides to three premiers

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...and Gladstone had a difficult relationship, Acton got on well with Victoria and helped smooth over problems between the Palace and Downing Street. Winston Churchill: war leader and team leader...