In the twelfth century, with the Caliphate decaying and Seljuk sultans ruling the East, David Alroy, the young Prince of the Captivity, rises among the Jews of the empire to lead a holy war for their restoration. Disraeli began the book after visiting the tombs of the kings at Jerusalem in 1831, and wrote it in rhythmic, ornate prose.
An extravagant Oriental romance by the future Prime Minister, revealing his early fascination with Jewish history and destiny. Download the free EPUB.