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050 4 _aPR
100 1 _aHope, Anthony,
_d1863-1933
240 1 2 _aA man of mark. Finnish
245 1 0 _aPresidentin kilpakosijat
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2024
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2024-12-07
508 _aTapio Riikonen
520 _a"Presidentin kilpakosijat" by Anthony Hope is a novel written in the early 20th century. Set in the fictional South American republic of Aureata during the late 19th century, the story unfolds against a backdrop of political instability and the efforts of its first president, Marcus W. Whittingham, to establish a prosperous nation. The narrative centers around the main character, Mr. Martin, who becomes entangled in the complexities of government finances and power struggles, particularly in relation to the president's ambitious projects and the impending dangers surrounding national debt. The opening of the novel introduces readers to Aureata, a nation struggling to realize its founding ideals amid economic turmoil and a mix of political intrigue. Mr. Martin, a young bank officer, arrives in the capital, Whittingham, as the president grapples with the harsh realities of governance and the growing dissent from opposition forces. As Martin navigates his role within the banking system and the precarious economic situation, he finds himself intertwined with the lives of key figures, including the charismatic president and the intriguing Signorina Christina Nugent, adding layers of personal conflict and moral ambiguity to the political landscape. Through Martin's experiences, the stage is set for a tale of ambition, loyalty, and the inherent risks of a nation on the brink of transformation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cHämeenlinna: Arvi A. Karisto Oy, 1916
653 _aPolitical fiction
653 _aMan-woman relationships -- Fiction
653 _aBankers -- Fiction
653 _aBritish -- South America -- Fiction
700 1 _aHedman, Valfrid,
_d1872-1939
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74850
999 _c115575
_d115575