Lord of the World

""Lord of the World"" is a dystopian novel written by Robert Hugh Benson, published in 1907. The story is set in the early 21st century, where the world is divided into three major powers: the East, the West, and the United States of Europe. The protagonist, Father Percy Franklin, is a Catholic priest who is sent to Rome by the English government to negotiate with the Pope on behalf of the Anglican Church. However, he soon finds himself caught up in a world of political intrigue and religious conflict.As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that the world is on the brink of a global crisis, with tensions between the major powers escalating rapidly. The United States of Europe, led by the charismatic Julian Felsenburgh, is rapidly gaining power and influence, and seems to be on the verge of dominating the world. However, as Father Franklin discovers, Felsenburgh is not what he seems, and his true intentions are far more sinister than anyone could have imagined.The novel explores a number of themes, including the dangers of political and religious extremism, the importance of faith and spirituality in a rapidly changing world, and the nature of human relationships and love. Benson's writing is both thought-provoking and engaging, and his vivid descriptions of a world on the brink of collapse are both haunting and compelling. ""Lord of the World"" is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today, and is a must-read for anyone interested in dystopian literature, religious philosophy, or political science.From right to left of the huge interior, across the platforms, swelling every instant, surged an enormous swaying, roaring crowd. The flight of steps, twenty yards broad, used only in cases of emergency, resembled a gigantic black cataract nearly two hundred feet in height. Each car as it drew up discharged more and more men and women, who ran like ants towards the assembly of their fellows. The noise was indescribable.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.