Alroy

Alroy is a historical novel written by Benjamin Disraeli, an English politician and novelist. The book tells the story of a young Jewish prince named David Alroy, who leads a rebellion against the Muslim rulers of Persia in the 12th century. Alroy is a charismatic and ambitious leader who dreams of uniting all Jews under his rule and establishing a Jewish state in the Middle East. He is aided by a group of loyal followers, including his childhood friend, Miriam, and a wise rabbi named Ben-Solomon. However, Alroy's quest for power is complicated by his love for the beautiful Princess Schirene, the daughter of the Persian king. The novel explores themes of identity, faith, and political ambition, and offers a vivid portrayal of life in medieval Persia. Disraeli's writing is characterized by his rich prose and his fascination with Jewish history and culture. Alroy is considered one of his most important works and a significant contribution to the genre of historical fiction.1846. Known as a dandy, a novelist, a brilliant debater and England's first and only Jewish prime minister, Disraeli (Earl of Beaconfield) is best remembered for bringing India and the Suez Canal under control of the crown. He wrote Alroy following a Middle Eastern tour with a friend that included the Holy Land. Paradoxically, the melodramatic novel, heatedly overwritten, about a pre-Zionist adventurer and martyr, David Alroy, glorified Disraeli's Jewish background just as he was adventuring in another career, politics, at a time when observant Jews were barred from Parliament. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.