The Spoils of Empire: A Romance of the Old World and the New is a novel written by Francis Newton Thorpe and published in 1903. The book tells the story of two young men, one from England and the other from America, who meet in Paris and become fast friends. They both fall in love with the same woman, a beautiful French actress, and their friendship is put to the test.The novel is set in the late 19th century and explores themes of love, loyalty,...