1900; or, The Last President

Autor*innen

• Ingersoll Lockwood

Parameter

• 50 Seiten
• 2 Lesestunden

• Belletristik
• Historische Romane
• Klassiker
• Politik
• Politikwissenschaft

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Set in a speculative future, this short story presents a chilling vision of a populist president's rise to power in 1999, reflecting the political climate of its time and eerily resonating with contemporary issues. Written in 1896, it explores the potential ramifications of electing a charismatic leader, tapping into themes of political foresight and societal upheaval. Lockwood's narrative has gained renewed attention for its uncanny parallels to modern America, suggesting a deeper, almost prophetic insight into the nature of leadership and its impact on democracy.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2019
• Einband: Paperback