Michel Pharand, director of The Disraeli Project in Ontario, talks about piecing together Disraeli's story, one letter at a time.
Rediscovering Disraeli – One Letter at a Time
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Michel Pharand explores the work of The Disraeli Project in Kingston, Ontario. Their work brings Disraeli’s private and public lives into focus: from his struggles with gout and his frustrations with inks, pens and paper, to his handling of contentious issues in the political arena.
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