Democracy. An American Novel

Auteurs

• Henry Adams

Paramètres

• Pages: 184 pages
• Temps de lecture: 7 heures

• Classiques
• Fiction
• Fiction historique
• Histoire
• Sciences politiques & Politique

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Set against the backdrop of Washington D.C. during Ulysses S. Grant's presidency, the novel explores the intricate relationship between a young hostess and a powerful politician. Drawing from Henry Adams' own experiences as a member of a prominent political family and his time as a journalist and professor, the story delves into the dynamics of political society and personal ambition. Through this lens, it reflects on the complexities of democracy and the interplay between personal and public life.

Achat du livre

• Année de publication: 2008
• Reliure: (souple)