The Fall of a Nation by Jr. Thomas Dixon
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"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.)
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| Author | Dixon, Thomas, Jr., 1864-1946 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Wrenn, Charles L. (Charles Lewis), 1880-1952 |
| Title |
The Fall of a Nation A Sequel to the Birth of a Nation |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Fall_of_a_Nation_(novel) |
| Credits |
Produced by Shaun Pinder, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 74.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Political fiction |
| Subject | United States -- Fiction |
| Subject | Peace movements -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 48089 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-48089-3 |
| Release Date | Jan 26, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 588 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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