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An immediate bestseller upon its publication in 1880, the anonymously penned Democracy prompted widespread speculation and guessing games as to its author’s identity. It is the story of Mrs. Lightfoot Lee, a society widow, and Silas Ratcliffe, the most influential member of the Senate, who, throughout the novel, pursues Mrs. Lee while at the same time battling her for power. Set in Washington in the 1870s, Democracy presents a scathing and incisive look at the intricate inner workings of politics and corruption that remains relevant today.

This Modern Library Paperback Classic is set from the 1880 first edition and includes a contemporary review from The Atlantic Monthly.

ISBN-13

9780375760587

ISBN-10

037576058X

Weight

0.45 Pounds

Dimensions

5.19 x 0.55 x 8.00 In

List Price

$24.00

Edition

1st Edition

Format

Paperback

Pages

240 pages

Publisher

Random House Publishing Group

Published On

2003-07-08



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