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Cartoon, A New King of the Castle (Disraeli and Gladstone)
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Cartoon, A New King of the Castle (Disraeli and Gladstone)
Cartoon, A New King of the Castle -- a satirical comment on the political rivalry between Gladstone (Liberal) and Disraeli (Conservative), portrayed as schoolboys about to have a fight. At this time Disraeli was in power, and introducing his Reform Bill to bring about a dramatic increase in the electoral franchise, something which Gladstone had been unable to achieve while he was in power.
1867
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1867 Analogy Bench Bill Bright Comment Conservative Derby Disraeli Electoral Fight Franchise Gladstone Increase Introducing Liberal Lowe Parliament Power Reform Rivalry Russell Satirical Schoolboy Schoolboys Tory Treasury 1860s
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A New King of the Castle: Disraeli and Gladstone, a Satirical Comment on the Political Rivalry of the 1860s (1867) This satirical cartoon, titled "A New King of the Castle," captures the intense political rivalry between two of the most influential figures of the Victorian era: Benjamin Disraeli, the Conservative Prime Minister, and William Gladstone, the Liberal leader. The image portrays Disraeli and Gladstone as schoolboys, poised to engage in a fistfight atop a castle, symbolizing the British government and Parliament. At this time, Disraeli was in power and had recently introduced his Reform Bill to bring about a significant increase in the electoral franchise. This was an achievement that Gladstone, who had been Prime Minister earlier, had been unable to accomplish during his tenure. The cartoon alludes to this political dynamic, with Disraeli, as the new king, triumphantly standing over Gladstone, who is shown being pushed down from the castle bench. The schoolboy analogy is an effective commentary on the intense competition and power struggle between the two political heavyweights. The cartoon also highlights the importance of the Treasury bench, which represents the government, and the presence of other MPs (Members of Parliament) and MPs (Members of the House of Commons) in the background, emphasizing the broader context of parliamentary politics. Notable political figures of the time, such as Lord Derby, Bright, and Lowe, are depicted in the crowd, adding to the intrigue and complexity of the scene. The cartoon, created in 1867, is a fascinating glimpse into the political landscape of the 19th century and the intense rivalry between Disraeli and Gladstone.
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