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The Demagog (1909)

The Demagog (1909)

Hereford, William Richard

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General Fiction

ISBN10: 1437323111
ISBN13: 9781437323115
Publisher: Indypublish.Com
Published: Nov 26 2008
Pages: 384
Weight: 1.13
Height: 0.79 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Demagog is a political novel written by William Richard Hereford and published in 1909. The story is set in the fictional country of Vardonia, which is on the brink of a political crisis. The protagonist of the novel is a young lawyer named John Armitage, who becomes involved in the country's politics when he is asked to represent a group of workers who are protesting against their poor working conditions.Armitage's involvement in the protest movement brings him into contact with a charismatic and manipulative politician named Cyril Waring. Waring is a demagog who uses his powerful oratory skills to whip up public support for his own political agenda. Armitage initially believes that Waring is a force for good, but as he becomes more involved in the political scene, he begins to realize that Waring's motives are not entirely pure.As the political situation in Vardonia becomes more tense, Armitage finds himself torn between his loyalty to the workers' cause and his growing disillusionment with Waring's tactics. Ultimately, he must decide whether to continue to support Waring or to take a stand against him and fight for what he believes is right.The Demagog is a thought-provoking novel that explores the dangers of political manipulation and demagoguery. It is a timeless cautionary tale that remains relevant today, as politicians around the world continue to use similar tactics to gain and maintain power.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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