Publisher's Synopsis
""The Balance of Power"" is a political satire novel written by John Kendrick Bangs, first published in 1901. The story is set in the fictional country of Vulgaria, where the government is in a state of chaos and corruption. The protagonist, a young American named John, arrives in Vulgaria and gets caught up in the political intrigue. He becomes involved with a group of rebels who are trying to overthrow the government and establish a democracy. Along the way, he falls in love with the daughter of one of the government officials and must navigate the complicated relationships between the various factions. The novel is a commentary on the political systems of the time and the struggle for power and control. It is a witty and humorous take on the genre of political satire and remains a classic of American literature.THIS 32 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Booming of Acre Hill and Other Reminiscences of Urban and Suburban Life, by John Kendrick Bangs. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417915137.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
