Democracy (1888)

Democracy is a political novel written by James Platt and published in 1888. The story revolves around the character of Richard Carter, a wealthy businessman who decides to run for Congress as a Democrat. The novel explores the corrupt nature of American politics during the Gilded Age, where money and power were the driving forces behind political decisions. Platt's novel is a critique of the political system of the time and an examination of the struggle between democracy and oligarchy. The book is considered a classic of American literature and a significant contribution to the political novel genre. It provides a fascinating insight into the political landscape of the late 19th century and the challenges faced by those who sought to bring change to the system. Overall, Democracy is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that is still relevant today.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.