Satan's Invisible World Displayed; or, Despairing Democracy by W. T. Stead
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| Author | Stead, W. T. (William Thomas), 1849-1912 |
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| Title |
Satan's Invisible World Displayed; or, Despairing Democracy A Study of Greater New York |
| Note | Reading ease score: 64.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Satan's Invisible World Displayed; or, Despairing Democracy" by W. T. Stead is a critical study of social and political issues in Greater New York City, written in the late 19th century. The work seeks to uncover the corruption and moral decay prevalent in the political landscape of New York, especially as highlighted by the investigations of the Lexow Committee. Stead aims to expose the grim realities of municipal governance and the despair felt by citizens facing rampant corruption. At the start of the book, the author sets a vivid scene of New York Harbor, contrasting the hopeful vision of the city as a beacon of liberty with the dark undercurrents of its political management. He discusses the historical significance of New York as an emblem of American democracy and the disillusionment that has arisen from its governance, particularly referencing the rise of the Tammany Hall political machine. By drawing attention to the revelations of the Lexow Committee, Stead emphasizes that the problems facing New York are not unique, suggesting that similar issues could befall other cities globally if citizens remain apathetic toward local governance. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HV: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare |
| Subject | Police -- New York (State) -- New York |
| Subject | New York (N.Y.) -- Politics and government |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 44476 |
| Release Date | Dec 21, 2013 |
| Most Recently Updated | Nov 29, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 155 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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