02659cam a22003613u 4500 48089 UtSlPG 20260610134115.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Dixon, Thomas, Jr., 1864-1946 The Fall of a Nation : A Sequel to the Birth of a Nation Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Fall_of_a_Nation_(novel) Release date is 2015-01-26 Produced by Shaun Pinder, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Fall of a Nation" by Thomas Dixon is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. This sequel to "The Birth of a Nation" explores themes of American democracy, the tensions of militarism, and the influence of women in the political arena during a time of crisis. The story centers around characters such as the ambitious Congressman John Vassar and the passionate suffragette Virginia Holland, whose views clash against the backdrop of a nation grappling with its identity and values. The opening of the novel sets a grand stage, beginning with a prologue that reflects on historical struggles for freedom and democracy. It quickly transitions to contemporary issues, introducing key characters like John Vassar, who is introduced as a powerful figure in politics but is faced with opposition from emerging voices advocating for peace and women's rights. As political tensions rise with the introduction of a military bill in Congress, Virginia Holland finds herself in a conflict of ideals with Vassar, leading to a tense yet dynamic exploration of their respective beliefs. The early chapters capture their ideological battle as they navigate a society on the brink of change, providing insight into the American mindset at a pivotal moment in history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Science fiction Political fiction United States -- Fiction Peace movements -- Fiction Wrenn, Charles L. (Charles Lewis), 1880-1952 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48089 88928 88928