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100	1		_aLockwood, Ingersoll, _d1841-1918
245	1	0	_a1900; or, The last President
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2019
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2019-10-12
508			_aProduced 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)
520			_a"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.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aUnited States -- Politics and government -- Fiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60479
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