On the recordJanuary 1, 1852
And all this because they wish to destroy that ungrateful Christendom which owes to them even its name, and whose tyranny they can no longer endure.
Said by
Benjamin Disraeli
Source
gutenberg.orgBenjamin Disraeli: “And all this because they wish to destroy that ungrateful Christendom which owes to them even its name, and whose…”
Editor's note · Context
From his biography of Lord George Bentinck, this passage explains the motivation behind the Jewish people's alliances as a desire to destroy an ungrateful Christendom.
Share
More from Benjamin Disraeli
Jan 1, 1852
It is not at all difficult to conceive a mode of governing a country more expeditious than by a parliament; but where truth as well as strength is held to be an essential element of legislation, opinion must be secured an unrestricted…
Jan 1, 1852
No series of parliamentary labours had ever produced so much influence in the country in so short a time.
Jan 1, 1852
But it was not that he merely expressed opinions upon these subjects; he came forward with details in support of his principles and policy, which it had before been believed none but a minister could command.
Jan 1, 1852
Free from prejudices, his large mind sympathized with all classes of the realm.
Other voices in this conversation
