02377cam a22003133u 4500 60479 UtSlPG 20260610134408.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 07022741 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Lockwood, Ingersoll, 1841-1918 1900; or, The last President Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2019-10-12 Produced by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "1900; or, The Last President" by Ingersoll Lockwood is a political novel written in the late 19th century, reflecting the tumultuous societal landscape of the time. The book likely touches on themes of class struggle and political upheaval, as it portrays a fictional election and its aftermath, highlighting the tensions between the wealthy elite and the common people. The narrative unfolds in the chaotic aftermath of the 1896 presidential election, where the election of William Jennings Bryan sparks riots and widespread civil unrest in major cities like New York. The story follows the rise of Bryan, who is depicted as a savior for the oppressed "common people," promising to abolish the gold standard in favor of silver, which leads to a fragile democracy threatened by the excesses of populism and class conflict. As the new administration implements policies to redistribute wealth and empower the disenfranchised, a series of dubious decisions result in severe economic turmoil and moral decay, culminating in a dramatic revolt against the central government. The book serves as both a cautionary tale and a satirical commentary on American politics, reflecting Lockwood's concerns about the potential consequences of unchecked populism. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified United States -- Politics and government -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60479 101305 101305