Daisy Hay

Lawrence Goldman, an Emeritus Fellow in History at Oxford, Emily Jones, a Modern British History lecturer at Manchester, and Daisy Hay, a Professor of English Literature, delve into the life of Benjamin Disraeli. They discuss his dual role as Prime Minister and novelist, his contributions to One Nation Conservatism, and the societal themes in his novel 'Sybil.' The trio also explores Disraeli's complex identity, his bond with Queen Victoria, and his long-lasting impact on British politics and literature.

Lawrence Goldman, an Emeritus Fellow in History, Emily Jones, a Modern British History lecturer, and Daisy Hay, a Professor of English Literature, dive into the life of Benjamin Disraeli. They discuss his dual identity as a Jewish leader in a changing Britain and the birth of One Nation Conservatism. The conversation highlights how Disraeli's novel *Sybil* critiqued 19th-century materialism and ignited social justice themes. They also explore his close relationship with Queen Victoria and his lasting literary and political legacy.