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100 1 _aDixon, Thomas, Jr.,
_d1864-1946
245 1 4 _aThe Fall of a Nation :
_bA Sequel to the Birth of a Nation
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Fall_of_a_Nation_(novel)
500 _aRelease date is 2015-01-26
508 _aProduced 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)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aScience fiction
653 _aPolitical fiction
653 _aUnited States -- Fiction
653 _aPeace movements -- Fiction
700 1 _aWrenn, Charles L.
_q(Charles Lewis),
_d1880-1952
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48089
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