Disraeli A Picture of the Victorian Age Author:Andre Maurois A picture of the Victorian Age. This work is a biographical account of Benjamin Disraeli. Disraeli was the 1st Earl of Beaconsfield, a politician and author. He succeeded Lord Derby as Prime Minister, resigning shortly after the election in 1868, only to become Prime Minister again in 1874. He became an intimate friend to Queen Victoria, having ... more »her assume the role of Empress to India while he was Prime Minister.« less