Democracy: An American Novel
Madeleine Lee is a young widow who comes to Washington, DC, to understand the workings of power. Pursued by Silas Ratcliffe, the most influential member of the Senate, Madeleine soon sees enough of power and its corrupting influence to last her a lifetime.
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| ISBN-13 |
9780143039808 |
| ISBN-10 |
0143039806 |
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| Stock |
Available |
| Status |
Internationally sourced; usually ships 2-3 weeks |
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| Publisher |
Penguin |
| Imprint |
Penguin Classics |
| Publication Date |
13 February 2009
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| International Publication Date |
1 January 2009 |
| Publication Country |
 United Kingdom |
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| Format |
Paperback |
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| Author(s) |
By Adams, Henry
Introduction by Harbert, Earl N. |
| Series |
Penguin Classics |
| Category |
Modern Fiction
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| Interest Age |
All ages |
| Reading Age |
All ages |
| Library of Congress |
Washington (D.C.), Widows, Political fiction, Legislators, Socialites |
| NBS Text |
General & Literary Fiction |
| ONIX Text |
General/trade |
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| Number of Pages |
224 |
| Dimensions |
Width: 131mm
Height: 197mm
Spine: 15mm |
| Weight |
184g |
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| Dewey Code |
813.4 |
| Catalogue Code |
Not specified |
Description of this Book
An instant bestseller when first published in 1880, Democracy is the quintessential American political novel. At its heart is Madeleine Lee, a young widow who comes to Washington, D.C., to understand the workings of power. Pursued by Silas Ratcliffe, the most influential member of the Senate, Madeleine soon sees enough of power and its corrupting influence to last her a lifetime.
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Awards & Reviews
| NZ Review |
a [One] of the most perceptive books ever written about Washington.a <br>aMaureen Dowd, The New York Times |
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Author's Bio
Henry Brooks Adams was an American novelist, journalist and historian. He was born in Boston in 1838 into one of the most prominent political families of the time - both his grandfather and great grandfather had been US Presidents. Adams graduated from Harvard in 1858 and later became a political correspondent and journalist.
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