On the recordJanuary 1, 1852
There is, however, something so vital in the Conservative party that it seems always to rally under every disadvantage.
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Benjamin Disraeli
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gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
From his biography of Lord George Bentinck, observing the inherent resilience and rallying capacity of the Conservative party.
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