Despotism and Democracy: A Study in Washington Society and Politics is a book written by Molly Elliot Seawell. The book is an analysis of the political and social landscape of Washington DC during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Seawell, a prominent writer and socialite of the time, offers a unique perspective on the inner workings of the government and the lives of those who inhabit the city.The book is divided into two parts: Despotism and...