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1876: Number 3 in series
Gore Vidal
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Description for 1876: Number 3 in series
Paperback. * The third novel in the chronology of Vidal's epic NARRATIVES OF EMPIRE, embodying the passage of American history. Series: Narratives of Empire. Num Pages: 448 pages. BIC Classification: FV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 128 x 28. Weight in Grams: 288.
With the centennial year of the United States as the target of this historical novel, Gore Vidal again mounts a glorious expedition into that grimy and intricate activity called politics. And this is politics as it ought to be: gossip, corruption, money, dinner parties, more corruption, and all the tacky panoply of power. Into the rarefied atmosphere of a world where money has begun to talk very loudly ? usually through the mouths of people called Astor ? step Charles Schuyler and his daughter Emma. Charlie is the unacknowledged bastard son of Aaron Burr; Emma is rather beautiful; ... Read more
With the centennial year of the United States as the target of this historical novel, Gore Vidal again mounts a glorious expedition into that grimy and intricate activity called politics. And this is politics as it ought to be: gossip, corruption, money, dinner parties, more corruption, and all the tacky panoply of power. Into the rarefied atmosphere of a world where money has begun to talk very loudly ? usually through the mouths of people called Astor ? step Charles Schuyler and his daughter Emma. Charlie is the unacknowledged bastard son of Aaron Burr; Emma is rather beautiful; ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Series
Narratives of Empire
Condition
New
Weight
292g
Number of Pages
448
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780349105291
SKU
V9780349105291
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About Gore Vidal
Gore Vidal was at the centre of literary and intellectual life for half a century and wrote 'The Narratives of a Golden Age' series as well as countless bestsellers. He died on 31st July 2012.
Reviews for 1876: Number 3 in series
Rewarding and highly accomplished
NEW STATESMAN
Skilful, sharp and assured
SUNDAY TIMES
Magnificent
Gabriel Garcia Marquez
NEW STATESMAN
Skilful, sharp and assured
SUNDAY TIMES
Magnificent
Gabriel Garcia Marquez