Gloria Mundi

Gloria Mundi is a novel written by Harold Frederic that tells the story of a man named Frank Cowperwood, who is a successful businessman in Philadelphia during the late 19th century. The novel explores themes of ambition, greed, and the corrupting influence of power.Cowperwood is a shrewd and ambitious man who is determined to become wealthy and powerful. He is married to his childhood sweetheart, Lillian, but he is not satisfied with his life and is constantly seeking new opportunities to increase his wealth and status.As Cowperwood's business ventures become more successful, he becomes increasingly corrupt and begins to engage in illegal activities such as insider trading and bribery. His actions eventually catch up with him, and he is arrested and sentenced to prison.Throughout the novel, Cowperwood struggles to maintain his power and influence, even as his personal life and reputation are destroyed. He is a complex and flawed character who is both ruthless and sympathetic, and the novel explores the consequences of his actions on those around him.Gloria Mundi is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that offers a vivid portrayal of the American Gilded Age and the corrupting influence of wealth and power. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, politics, or literature.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.