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An Anglo-American Alliance

- A Serio-Comic Romance And Forecast Of The Future (1906)

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An Anglo-American Alliance: A Serio-Comic Romance And Forecast Of The Future, written by Gregory Casparian and published in 1906, is a satirical novel that imagines a future where the United States and Great Britain have formed an alliance and become the dominant world power. The story follows the romantic and political adventures of a young American diplomat named John Clayton, who is sent to London to negotiate a trade agreement. Along the way, he falls in love with a British noblewoman, Lady Mary, and becomes embroiled in a complex web of international intrigue and power struggles. The novel is both a romance and a political satire, poking fun at the foibles and shortcomings of both American and British society, while also offering a vision of a more enlightened and egalitarian future. The author uses humor and irony to critique the political and social systems of his time, and to suggest that a closer relationship between the United States and Great Britain could lead to a more peaceful and prosperous world. Overall, An Anglo-American Alliance is a witty and entertaining novel that offers a unique perspective on the early 20th century world, and the potential for international cooperation and understanding. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of diplomacy, international relations, and political satire.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781120220783
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 166
  • Udgivet:
  • 24. september 2009
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x13 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 413 g.
  • BLACK WEEK
Leveringstid: 2-3 uger
Forventet levering: 14. december 2024
Forlænget returret til d. 31. januar 2025

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An Anglo-American Alliance: A Serio-Comic Romance And Forecast Of The Future, written by Gregory Casparian and published in 1906, is a satirical novel that imagines a future where the United States and Great Britain have formed an alliance and become the dominant world power. The story follows the romantic and political adventures of a young American diplomat named John Clayton, who is sent to London to negotiate a trade agreement. Along the way, he falls in love with a British noblewoman, Lady Mary, and becomes embroiled in a complex web of international intrigue and power struggles. The novel is both a romance and a political satire, poking fun at the foibles and shortcomings of both American and British society, while also offering a vision of a more enlightened and egalitarian future. The author uses humor and irony to critique the political and social systems of his time, and to suggest that a closer relationship between the United States and Great Britain could lead to a more peaceful and prosperous world. Overall, An Anglo-American Alliance is a witty and entertaining novel that offers a unique perspective on the early 20th century world, and the potential for international cooperation and understanding. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of diplomacy, international relations, and political satire.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.

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