This novel offers a panoramic view of American politics in the early 20th century. Written by seven authors, each of whom contributes a chapter, this book tells the story of John Steele, a fictional politician who rises to power through a combination of cunning, charisma, and good luck. This book is a fascinating slice of American history, and a reminder that the more things change, the more they stay the same.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.