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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book presents a witty and cutting political satire that exposes the insincerity and self-interest of politicians through a farcical depiction of an 1857 Rhode Island legislature meeting. The author, who was himself an editor of a rival newspaper, skewers the hypocrisy of the 'American-Republican' party, revealing the machinations and petty maneuverings of elected officials more concerned with advancing their careers than serving their constituents. Set against the backdrop of heightened tensions over slavery and the infamous Dred Scott Supreme Court case, the book offers a sharp critique of the political climate of the time, in which populist rhetoric was used to mask a lack of genuine commitment to the causes it espoused. Through its cast of larger-than-life characters, the author shines a light on the corrupting influence of power and the dangers of political grandstanding, themes that resonate powerfully in contemporary politics. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331968221_0
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