Philip Dru

Philip Dru: Administrator is a political novel written by Edward Mandell House, a close advisor to President Woodrow Wilson. The book tells the story of Philip Dru, a young army officer who becomes disillusioned with the corruption and inefficiency of the American government. Dru decides to take matters into his own hands and leads a revolution that overthrows the existing government and establishes a new, more efficient system. As the new administrator of the country, Dru implements a series of reforms aimed at improving the lives of ordinary citizens, including the establishment of a nationalized banking system, the creation of a national park system, and the introduction of a progressive income tax. However, Dru's reforms also come with a heavy hand, as he suppresses dissent and imposes strict control over the media.The book was originally published in 1912 and is often seen as a reflection of House's own political beliefs and aspirations. It is also considered a precursor to later dystopian novels, as it portrays a future in which a single individual has complete control over a nation's political and economic systems. Overall, Philip Dru: Administrator is a thought-provoking novel that raises important questions about the role of government and the balance between individual freedom and centralized control.First published (anonymously) in 1912, this novel describes for the overthrow of the U.S. government in favor of a socialist regime. House was an advisor to Presdient Wilson.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.