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Democracy is a political novel written by James Platt and published in 1888. The story revolves around the character of Richard Carter, a wealthy businessman who decides to run for Congress as a Democrat. The novel explores the corrupt nature of American politics during the Gilded... Read Full Overview

Democracy is a political novel written by James Platt and first published in 1888. The novel tells the story of a wealthy young man named Augustus Van Dusen who decides to run for mayor of New York City. Despite his lack of political experience, Augustus is confident that his... Read Full Overview