The Balance Of Power

By John Kendrick Bangs

Book Overview

The Balance of Power is a political satire novel written by American author John Kendrick Bangs. The story is set in the fictional country of Graustark, which is on the brink of war with its neighboring country, Axphain. The ruler of Graustark, Prince Dantan, is determined to maintain the balance of power between the two countries and avoid a devastating war. To achieve this, Prince Dantan enlists the help of a group of American tourists who are visiting Graustark. The tourists, led by a man named John Merrick, are initially skeptical of the prince's plan but eventually become involved in a series of comical and absurd adventures. As the story progresses, the balance of power between Graustark and Axphain becomes increasingly precarious, and it is up to Prince Dantan and his unlikely group of allies to prevent a catastrophic war. Along the way, they encounter a cast of eccentric characters, including a bumbling diplomat, a mad scientist, and a beautiful spy.The Balance of Power is a witty and satirical commentary on the politics and power struggles of the early 20th century. It is a humorous and entertaining read that will appeal to fans of political satire and adventure novels.THIS 32 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Booming of Acre Hill and Other Reminiscences of Urban and Suburban Life, by John Kendrick Bangs. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417915137.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: 1162868287
• ISBN13: 9781162868288
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"