One City and Many Men

By Algernon Edward West

Book Overview

One City And Many Men is a historical novel written by Algernon West and published in 1908. The story is set in the city of London during the late 19th century and follows the lives of several men from different social classes as they navigate the challenges and opportunities of their time.The novel begins with the introduction of the main characters, including a wealthy businessman, a struggling artist, a working-class laborer, and a young aristocrat. As the story progresses, their lives become intertwined through various events and circumstances, such as a strike at the factory where the laborer works, the artist's struggle to gain recognition for his work, and the aristocrat's involvement in politics.Through the eyes of these characters, the reader is given a glimpse into the social and political issues of the time, including the growing divide between the rich and poor, the rise of the labor movement, and the changing attitudes towards women's rights.Overall, One City And Many Men is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that explores the complexities of life in Victorian London. It offers a fascinating insight into the social and political issues of the time and provides a vivid portrayal of the lives of ordinary people during this period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437097707
• ISBN13: 9781437097702
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"