Mr. Crewe's Career
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Winston Churchill
Binding: Hardback
Published: Macmillan and Company, Ltd., 1908
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
This political novel, Mr. Crewe's Career, chronicles the intricate world of American politics at the turn of the 20th century, presenting a compelling narrative of ambition, idealism, and the often-corrupting nature of power. The story follows Austen Vane, a young, principled lawyer, as he navigates the machinations of a powerful railroad trust and the entrenched political machine. Churchill masterfully illustrates the struggles of an individual striving for reform against formidable opposition, capturing the era's social and political tensions with sharp insight. The tone is both critical and hopeful, arguing for the possibility of integrity within a system often devoid of it. It offers a timeless commentary on the challenges of maintaining one's moral compass amidst the allure of political gain.
Author: Winston Churchill
Binding: Hardback
Published: Macmillan and Company, Ltd., 1908
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
This political novel, Mr. Crewe's Career, chronicles the intricate world of American politics at the turn of the 20th century, presenting a compelling narrative of ambition, idealism, and the often-corrupting nature of power. The story follows Austen Vane, a young, principled lawyer, as he navigates the machinations of a powerful railroad trust and the entrenched political machine. Churchill masterfully illustrates the struggles of an individual striving for reform against formidable opposition, capturing the era's social and political tensions with sharp insight. The tone is both critical and hopeful, arguing for the possibility of integrity within a system often devoid of it. It offers a timeless commentary on the challenges of maintaining one's moral compass amidst the allure of political gain.