The New Machiavelli, H. G. Wells — Reprint

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The New Machiavelli, H. G. Wells — Reprint

Name: The New Machiavelli, H. G. Wells — Reprint
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Publication: London, W. Collins Sons & Co. Ltd., n.d. (circa 1920s).

Formatting: 8vo, publisher's cloth.

Condition Report: Good. The publisher's original blue cloth binding remains structurally sound and relatively tight, though it exhibits noticeable shelf-wear, mild scuffing to the boards, and rubbing at the extremities. The spine shows some darkening and minor compression at the head and tail. Internally, the volume is age-toned with moderate foxing, which is most pronounced along the text block edges, preliminary leaves, and title page. A previous owner's neat ink inscription, dated "Xmas 1929", is present on the front endpaper. Despite these cosmetic flaws, the primary text remains clean, legible, and free from significant tears, presenting a sturdy and handled reading copy.

Catalogue Note: This is an early twentieth-century reprint of H.G. Wells's politically charged novel, issued by W. Collins Sons & Co. Ltd., London. Originally published in 1911 by The Bodley Head following its serialization in The English Review, the novel gained immediate notoriety for its thinly veiled autobiographical elements and its sharp critique of the Fabian Society.

This specific Collins edition represents a common vintage reading copy. Printed in Great Britain, it likely dates to the 1920s based on the publisher's imprint and the contemporary 1929 ownership inscription. It features the standard, unadorned blue cloth typical of Collins's affordable general fiction reprints from this era.

A scandalous masterpiece of Edwardian political fiction, The New Machiavelli charts the rise and fall of Richard Remington, a brilliant and ambitious British politician whose promising career is derailed by a passionate extramarital affair. Drawing heavily from H.G. Wells's own life and his highly publicized and contentious departure from the Fabian Society, the novel serves as both a scathing critique of the rigid morality of the era and a philosophical exploration of power, ambition, and love. Wells masterfully weaves biting social commentary with personal tragedy, creating a compelling portrait of a man torn between his public duty and private desires.

Book Condition: Good

Book Authors: H. G. Wells

Book Publisher: W. Collins Sons & Co. Ltd.

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Fiction

Genre: Classic Fiction

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Book Binding: Hardcover

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Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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