The American Emperor
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ISBN10: 1163721069
ISBN13: 9781163721063
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 410
Weight: 1.20
Height: 0.84 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781163721063
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 410
Weight: 1.20
Height: 0.84 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The American Emperor is a historical fiction novel written by William Salisbury. The book is set during the American Civil War and follows the story of a young Union soldier named Augustus Caesar Buell. Buell is a talented and ambitious soldier who rises through the ranks of the Union army to become a general. However, his ambition leads him to make some questionable decisions, including betraying his fellow soldiers and becoming a ruthless dictator after the war is over.The novel is a gripping tale of power, politics, and the corrupting influence of ambition. Salisbury's writing is vivid and detailed, bringing the Civil War era to life with its descriptions of battles, political intrigue, and social customs of the time. The characters are well-developed and complex, with Buell being a particularly fascinating figure who is both admirable and deeply flawed.The American Emperor is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers a unique perspective on the Civil War and its aftermath. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, politics, or military strategy.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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