Caesar's Column

Caesar's Column is a dystopian novel written by Ignatius Donnelly. It was first published in 1890 and is set in the year 1988. The book is a warning about the dangers of unchecked capitalism and the power of the elite. The story follows the protagonist, a journalist named Gabriel Weltstein, as he travels to New York City, which has become a city-state ruled by a small group of wealthy individuals known as the Oligarchy. The Oligarchy controls every aspect of society, including the media, the economy, and the government. The people of New York City are oppressed and live in poverty, while the Oligarchy lives in luxury. Gabriel becomes involved with a group of rebels who are fighting against the Oligarchy. The rebels are led by a woman named Anarchy, who believes in a society without government or rulers. As Gabriel becomes more involved with the rebels, he begins to question his own beliefs and values. The novel is a critique of capitalism and the concentration of wealth and power in the hands of a few. It also explores themes of social justice, revolution, and the role of the media in shaping public opinion.""The most awful shrieks I ever heard broke from him; and the next moment his limbs seemed to lose their strength, and he fell in a heap on the floor; then he rolled over and over; mighty convulsions swept through him; he groaned, cried, shrieked, foamed at the mouth; there was a sudden snorting sound, and he stiffened out and was dead.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.